Pratteln weather in January (Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland)

What should you pack for a trip to Pratteln in January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Pratteln usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 6°C, while night temperatures can drop to -1°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Pratteln in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. You can typically expect 15 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 63 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

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

 

Pratteln, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 63 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

Data from: Basel, Switzerland (9 KM, 5 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

Interested in more climate information?

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