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Appenzell Ausserrhoden weather in January

Thinking about venturing to Appenzell Ausserrhoden this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What is the weather like in Appenzell Ausserrhoden in January?

Appenzell Ausserrhoden is a region in Switzerland. January in Appenzell Ausserrhoden generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. January is a winter month.

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 3°C and nighttime temperatures around -5°C in Appenzell. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Heiden with an average of 101 mm to high snow/rainfall in Schönengrund with 113 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Appenzell typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 56 hours of sunshine in Appenzell. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For specific regional insights in Appenzell Ausserrhoden for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Appenzell Ausserrhoden climate page.

Where to go in Appenzell Ausserrhoden in January

Find the average weather conditions in January for the most popular destinations in Appenzell Ausserrhoden on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Appenzell Ausserrhoden

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Appenzell Ausserrhoden?

Average weather in Appenzell

In January Appenzell generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Appenzell
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
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4°C 
-3°C 
48 hours 
125 mm 
15 days 
poor 
3°C 
-5°C 
56 hours 
110 mm 
15 days 
poor 
5°C 
-4°C 
80 hours 
113 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Appenzell

Average weather in Gais

In January Gais generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Gais
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
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4°C 
-3°C 
48 hours 
121 mm 
15 days 
poor 
4°C 
-4°C 
56 hours 
107 mm 
15 days 
poor 
5°C 
-4°C 
80 hours 
109 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Gais

Average weather in Heiden

In January Heiden generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Heiden
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
5°C 
-2°C 
48 hours 
115 mm 
14 days 
poor 
4°C 
-3°C 
56 hours 
101 mm 
15 days 
poor 
5°C 
-3°C 
80 hours 
102 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Heiden

Average weather in Herisau

In January Herisau generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Herisau
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
4°C 
-2°C 
48 hours 
123 mm 
15 days 
poor 
4°C 
-4°C 
56 hours 
106 mm 
15 days 
poor 
5°C 
-3°C 
80 hours 
108 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Herisau

Average weather in Schönengrund

In January Schönengrund generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Schönengrund
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
4°C 
-3°C 
112 hours 
129 mm 
15 days 
poor 
3°C 
-4°C 
127 hours 
113 mm 
16 days 
poor 
5°C 
-4°C 
133 hours 
114 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Schönengrund

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Is January the best time to visit Appenzell Ausserrhoden?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Appenzell Ausserrhoden due to the typically poor weather in Appenzell.

On average, the best time to visit Appenzell Ausserrhoden is in September with generally tolerable weather in Appenzell. The weather in January, February, March, April, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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