SwitzerlandCountries Switzerland Canton of Schaffhausen January
SwitzerlandSwitzerland Canton of Schaffhausen
Canton of Schaffhausen Switzerland
Weather in January
Climate ▸Forecast ▸January ▸February ▸
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember

Weather in January in Canton of Schaffhausen

Considering a trip to Canton of Schaffhausen 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 Schaffhausen in January?

Canton of Schaffhausen is a region in Switzerland. January in Canton of Schaffhausen generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 5°C and nighttime temperatures around -2°C in Schaffhausen. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Canton of Schaffhausen 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.

For specific regional insights in Canton of Schaffhausen, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Busingen am Hochrhein with an average of 78 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Hallau with 85 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 61 hours of sunshine in Schaffhausen. 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 Schaffhausen climate page.

Where to go in Canton of Schaffhausen in January

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

Weather conditions Weather
Temperatures
Precipitation
Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
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).

Select a Month of Interest

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 Schaffhausen's climate page.

Popular destinations

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

Schaffhausen

In January Schaffhausen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Schaffhausen
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
<<  
15°C 
6°C 
1,705 hours 
1097 mm 
184 days 
tolerable 
January January
5°C 
-2°C 
61 hours 
78 mm 
15 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
6°C 
-2°C 
88 hours 
74 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Schaffhausen

Stein am Rhein

In January Stein am Rhein 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.

Stein am Rhein
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
<<  
15°C 
6°C 
1,705 hours 
1127 mm 
181 days 
tolerable 
January January
5°C 
-1°C 
61 hours 
78 mm 
15 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
6°C 
-1°C 
88 hours 
75 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Stein am Rhein

Neuhausen am Rheinfall

In January Neuhausen am Rheinfall generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Neuhausen am Rheinfall
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
<<  
15°C 
6°C 
1,705 hours 
1111 mm 
184 days 
tolerable 
January January
5°C 
-2°C 
61 hours 
79 mm 
15 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
6°C 
-2°C 
88 hours 
75 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Neuhausen am Rheinfall

Busingen am Hochrhein

In January Busingen am Hochrhein generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Busingen am Hochrhein
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
<<  
15°C 
6°C 
1,705 hours 
1084 mm 
183 days 
tolerable 
January January
5°C 
-2°C 
61 hours 
78 mm 
15 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
6°C 
-2°C 
88 hours 
73 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Busingen am Hochrhein

Hallau

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

Hallau
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
<<  
15°C 
6°C 
1,705 hours 
1189 mm 
186 days 
tolerable 
January January
4°C 
-2°C 
61 hours 
85 mm 
16 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
6°C 
-2°C 
88 hours 
80 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Hallau

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

Is January the best time to visit Canton of Schaffhausen?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in September offering mostly perfect weather in Schaffhausen. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Canton of Schaffhausen.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Switzerland? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Switzerland.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.