Olten weather in January (Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland)

What should you pack for a trip to Olten in January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In January, Olten usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in January. Daytime temperatures hover around 5°C, while nights can cool down to about -1°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Olten in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. On average, there are about 15 days with snow/rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 63 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Olten. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Olten climate page with graphs.

 

Olten, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 63 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

Data from: Basel, Switzerland (33 KM, 20 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in January

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Olten.

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