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Weather in January in Canton of Valais

Considering a trip to Canton of Valais 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 Valais in January?

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -7°C in Arolla to 2°C in Torgon. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -7°C in Torgon and -15°C in Arolla. 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 a closer look at conditions across Canton of Valais, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snowfall in Zermatt with an average of 101 mm to high snowfall in Les Crosets with 139 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 86 hours of sunshine in Zermatt. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

Where to go in Canton of Valais in January

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

Popular destinations

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

Zermatt

In January Zermatt generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Zermatt
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
4°C 
-5°C 
1,685 hours 
1767 mm 
210 days 
poor 
January January
-7°C 
-15°C 
86 hours 
101 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
-5°C 
-14°C 
104 hours 
93 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Zermatt

Nendaz

In January Nendaz generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Nendaz
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
8°C 
-3°C 
2,171 hours 
1631 mm 
191 days 
poor 
January January
-4°C 
-13°C 
95 hours 
128 mm 
15 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
-1°C 
-12°C 
132 hours 
121 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Nendaz

Saas-Fee

In January Saas-Fee generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Saas-Fee
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
6°C 
-3°C 
1,685 hours 
1891 mm 
212 days 
poor 
January January
-5°C 
-13°C 
86 hours 
103 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
-3°C 
-12°C 
104 hours 
95 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Saas-Fee

Crans-Montana

In January Crans-Montana generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Crans-Montana
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
8°C 
-2°C 
2,171 hours 
1623 mm 
187 days 
poor 
January January
-4°C 
-13°C 
95 hours 
130 mm 
15 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
-1°C 
-11°C 
132 hours 
123 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Crans-Montana

Verbier

In January Verbier generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Verbier
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
7°C 
-3°C 
2,171 hours 
1589 mm 
191 days 
poor 
January January
-4°C 
-13°C 
95 hours 
130 mm 
15 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
-2°C 
-12°C 
132 hours 
121 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Verbier

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

Is January the best time to visit Canton of Valais?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August offering mostly unpleasant weather in Zermatt.

Interested in more climate information?

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