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Poschiavo weather in January (Grisons, Switzerland)

How does the January weather in Poschiavo compare to other months? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Poschiavo typically includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is known for being in the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching -4°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -14°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Precipitation

Poschiavo in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 16 days of snow.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 120 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Poschiavo. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Poschiavo, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 62 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
SunshineSunshine 120 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 59% *  
Data from: Saint Moritz, Switzerland (25 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.

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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 Poschiavo 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
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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