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Weather in January in Canton of Valais

Are you planning a trip a to Canton of Valais in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

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. In January, it is 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.

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

Zermatt experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 86 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

For a closer look at January's conditions in Canton of Valais, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Canton of Valais's yearly weather, check out 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 detailes.

Weather conditions Weather
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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).

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
<<   December December
<<  
-6°C 
-14°C 
83 hours 
110 mm 
16 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
<<   December December
<<  
-3°C 
-12°C 
70 hours 
140 mm 
15 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
<<   December December
<<  
-4°C 
-12°C 
83 hours 
111 mm 
16 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
<<   December December
<<  
-3°C 
-12°C 
70 hours 
140 mm 
14 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
<<   December December
<<  
-3°C 
-12°C 
70 hours 
142 mm 
15 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.

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