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Weather in January in Grisons

Planning a journey to Grisons 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 Grisons in January?

Grisons is a region in Switzerland. January in Grisons generally has very cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -7°C in Sta Maria Val Müstair to 2°C in Verdabbio. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -7°C in Verdabbio and -15°C in Sta Maria Val Müstair. 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 Grisons, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Sta Maria Val Müstair with an average of 59 mm to high snowfall in Maienfeld with 117 mm.

Average sunshine

Davos enjoys a balanced 112 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Grisons climate page.

Where to go in Grisons in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Grisons on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

Weather conditions Weather
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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 Grisons's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Grisons?

Davos

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

Davos
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 
1,740 hours 
1538 mm 
210 days 
poor 
January January
-4°C 
-13°C 
112 hours 
90 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
-2°C 
-12°C 
122 hours 
89 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Davos

Arosa

In January Arosa generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Arosa
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 
1,740 hours 
1539 mm 
200 days 
poor 
January January
-3°C 
-12°C 
112 hours 
88 mm 
16 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
-1°C 
-11°C 
122 hours 
87 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Arosa

Silvaplana

In January Silvaplana generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Silvaplana
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 
-4°C 
1,783 hours 
1443 mm 
209 days 
poor 
January January
-5°C 
-14°C 
120 hours 
74 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
-3°C 
-13°C 
122 hours 
70 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Silvaplana

St. Moritz

In January St. Moritz generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

St. Moritz
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
<<  
5°C 
-4°C 
1,783 hours 
1397 mm 
210 days 
poor 
January January
-6°C 
-15°C 
120 hours 
74 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
-4°C 
-14°C 
122 hours 
70 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in St. Moritz

Samnaun

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

Samnaun
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
6°C 
-4°C 
1458 mm 
210 days 
poor 
January January
-5°C 
-13°C 
93 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
-3°C 
-12°C 
92 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Samnaun

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

Is January the best time to visit Grisons?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Grisons due to the typically poor weather in Davos.

Generally speaking, July and August provide unpleasant weather in Davos.

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