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Weather in January in Canton of Solothurn

Planning a journey to Canton of Solothurn 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 Solothurn in January?

Canton of Solothurn is a region in Switzerland. January in Canton of Solothurn generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 5°C and nighttime temperatures around -2°C in Solothurn. 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 moderate snow/rainfall in Dornach with an average of 85 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Olten with 91 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 66 hours of sunshine in Solothurn. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Canton of Solothurn in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Canton of Solothurn climate page.

Where to go in Canton of Solothurn in January

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

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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).

Popular destinations

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

Solothurn

In January Solothurn 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.

Solothurn
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
5°C 
-1°C 
54 hours 
105 mm 
15 days 
poor 
5°C 
-2°C 
66 hours 
89 mm 
16 days 
poor 
7°C 
-2°C 
93 hours 
88 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Solothurn

Olten

In January Olten 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.

Olten
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
5°C 
-1°C 
53 hours 
108 mm 
14 days 
poor 
5°C 
-1°C 
63 hours 
91 mm 
15 days 
poor 
7°C 
-1°C 
88 hours 
88 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Olten

Zuchwil

In January Zuchwil 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.

Zuchwil
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
5°C 
-1°C 
54 hours 
105 mm 
15 days 
poor 
5°C 
-2°C 
66 hours 
89 mm 
15 days 
poor 
7°C 
-2°C 
93 hours 
88 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Zuchwil

Egerkingen

In January Egerkingen 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.

Egerkingen
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
6°C 
-1°C 
53 hours 
103 mm 
15 days 
poor 
5°C 
-1°C 
63 hours 
86 mm 
15 days 
poor 
7°C 
-1°C 
88 hours 
84 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Egerkingen

Grenchen

In January Grenchen 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.

Grenchen
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
6°C 
-1°C 
54 hours 
108 mm 
15 days 
poor 
5°C 
-2°C 
66 hours 
91 mm 
16 days 
poor 
7°C 
-2°C 
93 hours 
90 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Grenchen

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Is January the best time to visit Canton of Solothurn?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Solothurn, January may not be the ideal time to visit Canton of Solothurn.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly pleasant weather in Solothurn. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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