Porrentruy weather in January (Jura, Switzerland)

Curious about the climate in Porrentruy this January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In January, Porrentruy typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in January. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 5°C. At night, they generally drop to -2°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Precipitation

Porrentruy in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 63 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Porrentruy. 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 Porrentruy climate page with graphs.

 

Porrentruy, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 100 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 63 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

Data from: Basel, Switzerland (41 KM, 25 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.

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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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