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Weather in January in Canton of Neuchâtel

Are you planning a trip a to Canton of Neuchâtel in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

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

Canton of Neuchâtel is a region in Switzerland. January in Canton of Neuchâtel generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 4°C and nighttime temperatures around -2°C in Neuchâtel. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Canton of Neuchâtel in January, check out the map below. 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.

To explore the conditions in Canton of Neuchâtel in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Neuchâtel with an average of 107 mm to high snow/rainfall in La Côte-aux-Fées with 126 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 61 hours of sunshine in Neuchâtel. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Canton of Neuchâtel climate page.

Where to go in Canton of Neuchâtel in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Canton of Neuchâtel 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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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

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

Popular destinations

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

Neuchâtel

In January Neuchâtel generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Neuchâtel
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
<<  
14°C 
5°C 
1,841 hours 
1500 mm 
180 days 
4°C 
-2°C 
61 hours 
107 mm 
16 days 
poor 
6°C 
-2°C 
97 hours 
106 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Neuchâtel

La Chaux-de-Fonds

In January La Chaux-de-Fonds generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

La Chaux-de-Fonds
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
<<  
14°C 
5°C 
1,841 hours 
1555 mm 
189 days 
4°C 
-2°C 
61 hours 
110 mm 
17 days 
poor 
6°C 
-2°C 
97 hours 
109 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in La Chaux-de-Fonds

Le Locle

In January Le Locle generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Le Locle
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
<<  
14°C 
5°C 
1,841 hours 
1571 mm 
190 days 
4°C 
-2°C 
61 hours 
114 mm 
17 days 
poor 
5°C 
-2°C 
97 hours 
113 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Le Locle

La Côte-aux-Fées

In January La Côte-aux-Fées generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

La Côte-aux-Fées
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
<<  
14°C 
5°C 
1,841 hours 
1721 mm 
188 days 
4°C 
-2°C 
61 hours 
126 mm 
17 days 
poor 
6°C 
-2°C 
97 hours 
125 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in La Côte-aux-Fées

La Vue des Alpes

In January La Vue des Alpes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

La Vue des Alpes
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
<<  
14°C 
5°C 
1,841 hours 
1546 mm 
188 days 
4°C 
-2°C 
61 hours 
109 mm 
16 days 
poor 
6°C 
-2°C 
97 hours 
108 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in La Vue des Alpes

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Canton of Neuchâtel, in Switzerland.

Is January the best time to visit Canton of Neuchâtel?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Neuchâtel. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

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