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Weather in January in Jura

Planning a journey to Jura 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 Jura in January?

Jura is a region in Switzerland. January in Jura generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. In January, it is winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 5°C and nighttime temperatures around -2°C in Delémont. 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 moderate snow/rainfall in Courcelon with an average of 90 mm to high snow/rainfall in Saignelégier with 106 mm.

Average sunshine

Delémont experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 63 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Jura in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Jura climate page.

Where to go in Jura in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Jura 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 Jura?

Delémont

In January Delémont generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Delémont
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
6°C 
-1°C 
53 hours 
109 mm 
15 days 
poor 
January January
5°C 
-2°C 
63 hours 
90 mm 
16 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
7°C 
-2°C 
88 hours 
89 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Delémont

Ocourt

In January Ocourt generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Ocourt
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
5°C 
-1°C 
53 hours 
121 mm 
16 days 
poor 
January January
5°C 
-2°C 
63 hours 
101 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
6°C 
-2°C 
88 hours 
100 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Ocourt

Porrentruy

In January Porrentruy generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Porrentruy
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
6°C 
-1°C 
53 hours 
121 mm 
15 days 
poor 
January January
5°C 
-2°C 
63 hours 
100 mm 
16 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
6°C 
-2°C 
88 hours 
99 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Porrentruy

Saignelégier

In January Saignelégier 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.

Saignelégier
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
5°C 
-1°C 
54 hours 
127 mm 
16 days 
poor 
January January
4°C 
-2°C 
66 hours 
106 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
6°C 
-2°C 
93 hours 
105 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Saignelégier

Saint-Ursanne

In January Saint-Ursanne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Saint-Ursanne
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
6°C 
-1°C 
53 hours 
117 mm 
15 days 
poor 
January January
5°C 
-2°C 
63 hours 
97 mm 
16 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
6°C 
-2°C 
88 hours 
95 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Saint-Ursanne

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

Is January the best time to visit Jura?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Jura with often poor weather in Delémont.

On average, the best time to visit Jura is in June, July, August and September with generally pleasant weather in Delémont. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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