Weather in January in Canton of Schwyz
Thinking about venturing to Canton of Schwyz this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
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.
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
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 48 hours of sunlight in Brunnen. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For specific regional insights in Canton of Schwyz for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Canton of Schwyz climate page.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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