Opfikon weather in January (Canton of Zurich, Switzerland)

What kind of weather does January bring to Opfikon? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of January in Opfikon typically includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 5°C, cooling off to about -1°C at night. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Opfikon in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 15 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 61 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 Opfikon. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Opfikon, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 61 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 24% *  

* Data from: Zürich, Switzerland (5 KM, 3 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

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