Ostermundigen weather in January (Switzerland)

How does the weather in Ostermundigen usually fare in January? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Ostermundigen includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 5°C, while nights can cool down to about -2°C. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Ostermundigen in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 66 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 Ostermundigen. June, July, August and September generally stand out with 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 Ostermundigen climate page with graphs.

 

Ostermundigen, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 66 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 27% *  

Data from: Bern, Switzerland (3 KM, 2 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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