Orsières weather in January (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What is the weather forecast for Orsières in January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Orsières includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. The winter season takes place during January. Daytime temperatures hover around -4°C, while nights can cool down to about -13°C. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Orsières in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 131 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 15 days days of snow.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 70 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Orsières. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Orsières, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 131 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 70 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (24 KM, 15 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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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?

Visitors traveling to Orsières should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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