Basel-Landschaft weather in January

Planning a getaway to Basel-Landschaft this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Basel-Landschaft in January?

Basel-Landschaft is a region in Switzerland. January in Basel-Landschaft generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 6°C and nighttime temperatures around -1°C in Pratteln. 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.

January is a moderate rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 85 mm in Pratteln. Pratteln experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 63 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Basel-Landschaft in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Basel-Landschaft climate page.

Where to go in Basel-Landschaft in January

Find the average weather conditions in January for the most popular destinations in Basel-Landschaft 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 Basel-Landschaft

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Basel-Landschaft?

Average weather in Pratteln

In January Pratteln generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Pratteln
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
6°C 
-0°C 
53 hours 
104 mm 
15 days 
poor 
6°C 
-1°C 
63 hours 
85 mm 
15 days 
poor 
7°C 
-1°C 
88 hours 
82 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Pratteln

Average weather in Binningen

In January Binningen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Binningen
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
6°C 
-0°C 
53 hours 
106 mm 
15 days 
poor 
6°C 
-1°C 
63 hours 
86 mm 
15 days 
poor 
7°C 
-1°C 
88 hours 
84 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Binningen

Average weather in Liestal

In January Liestal generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Liestal
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
6°C 
-0°C 
53 hours 
102 mm 
15 days 
poor 
6°C 
-1°C 
63 hours 
83 mm 
15 days 
poor 
7°C 
-1°C 
88 hours 
81 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Liestal

Average weather in Muttenz

In January Muttenz generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Muttenz
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
6°C 
-0°C 
53 hours 
105 mm 
15 days 
poor 
6°C 
-1°C 
63 hours 
85 mm 
15 days 
poor 
7°C 
-1°C 
88 hours 
83 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Muttenz

Average weather in Arlesheim

In January Arlesheim generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Arlesheim
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
6°C 
-0°C 
53 hours 
104 mm 
15 days 
poor 
5°C 
-1°C 
63 hours 
85 mm 
15 days 
poor 
7°C 
-1°C 
88 hours 
83 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Arlesheim

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Basel-Landschaft, in Switzerland.

Is January the best time to visit Basel-Landschaft?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Basel-Landschaft with often poor weather in Pratteln.

Generally speaking, September provides perfect weather in Pratteln. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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