Weather in January in Canton of Zurich
Are you planning a trip a to Canton of Zurich 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 Zurich in January?
Canton of Zurich is a region in Switzerland. January in Canton of Zurich generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 5°C and nighttime temperatures around -1°C in Zürich. 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 Eglisau with an average of 83 mm to high snow/rainfall in Richterswil with 111 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 61 hours of sunlight in Zürich. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For a closer look at January's conditions in Canton of Zurich, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Canton of Zurich's yearly weather, check out our Canton of Zurich climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Canton of Zurich?
Zürich
In January Zürich 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.
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Winterthur
In January Winterthur 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.
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Glattbrugg
In January Glattbrugg 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.
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Kloten
In January Kloten 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.
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Wädenswil
In January Wädenswil generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°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 Zurich?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Zürich, January may not be the ideal time to visit Canton of Zurich.
On average, the best time to visit Canton of Zurich is in May, June, July, August and September with generally pleasant weather in Zürich. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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