January Rainfall and Precipitation in Canton of Zurich
Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Canton of Zurich, Switzerland in January.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Canton of Zurich precipitation in January: frequently asked questions
How much snow/rainfall does Canton of Zurich, Switzerland receive in January?
Rainfall in Zürich during January is on the lighter side, averaging about 92 mm (3.6 in). Expect predominantly dry weather punctuated by short showers.
How many days does it rain in Canton of Zurich, Switzerland in January?
Zürich sees roughly 15 days rainy days during January.
Is January part of the rainy season in Canton of Zurich, Switzerland?
No. January sits outside the typical rainy season in Canton of Zurich, Switzerland, so you can expect drier conditions overall.
What is the wettest city in January in Canton of Zurich, Switzerland?
Looking at our data, Richterswil tops the wettest-cities list in Canton of Zurich, Switzerland for January, with monthly snow/rainfall averaging 111 mm (4.4 in).
What is the driest city in January in Canton of Zurich, Switzerland?
The driest place is Eglisau with an average snow/rainfall of 83 mm (3.3 in) according to our data.
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