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Weather in January in Canton of Glarus

Considering a trip to Canton of Glarus this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Canton of Glarus in January?

Canton of Glarus is a region in Switzerland. January in Canton of Glarus generally has very cold temperatures, with high precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -1°C in Braunwald to 1°C in Filzbach. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -6°C in Filzbach and -9°C in Braunwald. 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.

For a closer look at conditions across Canton of Glarus, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snowfall in Elm with an average of 125 mm to high snowfall in Braunwald with 133 mm. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Braunwald.

Average sunshine

Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 85 hours of sunlight in Braunwald. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Canton of Glarus climate page.

Where to go in Canton of Glarus in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Canton of Glarus on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Switzerland, check out our Canton of Glarus's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Canton of Glarus?

Braunwald

In January Braunwald generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Braunwald
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
9°C 
-0°C 
1,582 hours 
2164 mm 
207 days 
poor 
-1°C 
-9°C 
85 hours 
133 mm 
17 days 
poor 
1°C 
-8°C 
95 hours 
133 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Braunwald

Elm

In January Elm generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Elm
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
9°C 
-0°C 
1,582 hours 
2097 mm 
207 days 
poor 
-1°C 
-9°C 
85 hours 
125 mm 
17 days 
poor 
1°C 
-9°C 
95 hours 
125 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Elm

Matt

In January Matt generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Matt
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
10°C 
0°C 
1,786 hours 
2195 mm 
208 days 
poor 
-1°C 
-9°C 
127 hours 
131 mm 
17 days 
poor 
1°C 
-8°C 
133 hours 
133 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Matt

Näfels

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

Näfels
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
11°C 
2°C 
1,786 hours 
2136 mm 
192 days 
1°C 
-6°C 
127 hours 
130 mm 
15 days 
poor 
3°C 
-6°C 
133 hours 
132 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Näfels

Filzbach

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

Filzbach
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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
11°C 
2°C 
1,786 hours 
2139 mm 
196 days 
1°C 
-6°C 
127 hours 
128 mm 
16 days 
poor 
3°C 
-6°C 
133 hours 
131 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Filzbach

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Is January the best time to visit Canton of Glarus?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Canton of Glarus with often poor weather in Braunwald.

Generally speaking, provide poor weather in Braunwald.

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