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Weather in January in Canton of Schwyz

Planning a journey to Canton of Schwyz this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

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

Canton of Schwyz is a region in Switzerland. January in Canton of Schwyz generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with high precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Muotathal at 0°C to cold in Küssnacht at 4°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -2°C in Küssnacht and -7°C in Muotathal. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Canton of Schwyz, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Schindellegi with an average of 115 mm to high snow/rainfall in Muotathal with 133 mm. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Brunnen.

Average sunshine

The city Brunnen usually sees around 48 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

Where to go in Canton of Schwyz in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Canton of Schwyz 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 Schwyz's climate page.

Popular destinations

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

Brunnen

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

Brunnen
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 
3°C 
1,385 hours 
2009 mm 
191 days 
2°C 
-5°C 
48 hours 
129 mm 
15 days 
poor 
3°C 
-5°C 
86 hours 
132 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Brunnen

Einsiedeln

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

Einsiedeln
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
<<  
12°C 
3°C 
1,385 hours 
1855 mm 
191 days 
2°C 
-4°C 
48 hours 
121 mm 
15 days 
poor 
4°C 
-5°C 
86 hours 
122 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Einsiedeln

Gersau

In January Gersau 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.

Gersau
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
<<  
12°C 
4°C 
1,385 hours 
1970 mm 
189 days 
3°C 
-4°C 
48 hours 
127 mm 
15 days 
poor 
4°C 
-4°C 
86 hours 
130 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Gersau

Schwyz

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

Schwyz
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 
3°C 
1,385 hours 
1995 mm 
192 days 
2°C 
-5°C 
48 hours 
129 mm 
15 days 
poor 
3°C 
-5°C 
86 hours 
130 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Schwyz

Lachen

In January Lachen 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.

Lachen
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
<<  
13°C 
4°C 
1,705 hours 
1831 mm 
185 days 
3°C 
-4°C 
61 hours 
118 mm 
15 days 
poor 
4°C 
-4°C 
88 hours 
118 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Lachen

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

Is January the best time to visit Canton of Schwyz?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Canton of Schwyz due to the typically poor weather in Brunnen.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July, August and September offering mostly unpleasant weather in Brunnen.

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