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Nidwalden weather in January

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

What is the weather like in Nidwalden in January?

Nidwalden is a region in Switzerland. January in Nidwalden generally has very cold temperatures, with high precipitation. In January, it is winter.

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 2°C and nighttime temperatures around -5°C in Emmetten. 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.

January is a rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 126 mm in Emmetten. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Emmetten, marking it as the year's driest month. Emmetten experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 48 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 Nidwalden in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Nidwalden climate page.

Where to go in Nidwalden in January

Find the average weather conditions in January for the most popular destinations in Nidwalden on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Nidwalden

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

Average weather in Emmetten

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

Emmetten
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
<<  
2°C 
-4°C 
36 hours 
139 mm 
15 days 
poor 
January January
2°C 
-5°C 
48 hours 
126 mm 
15 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
3°C 
-5°C 
86 hours 
129 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Emmetten

Average weather in Buochs

In January Buochs generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Buochs
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
<<  
3°C 
-3°C 
36 hours 
139 mm 
14 days 
poor 
January January
3°C 
-4°C 
48 hours 
125 mm 
15 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
4°C 
-4°C 
86 hours 
129 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Buochs

Average weather in Beckenried

In January Beckenried generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Beckenried
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
<<  
3°C 
-4°C 
36 hours 
139 mm 
14 days 
poor 
January January
2°C 
-4°C 
48 hours 
126 mm 
15 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
3°C 
-4°C 
86 hours 
129 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Beckenried

Average weather in Stans

In January Stans generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Stans
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
<<  
3°C 
-3°C 
36 hours 
139 mm 
15 days 
poor 
January January
2°C 
-4°C 
48 hours 
125 mm 
15 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
4°C 
-4°C 
86 hours 
128 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Stans

Average weather in Stansstad

In January Stansstad generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Stansstad
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
<<  
4°C 
-2°C 
36 hours 
138 mm 
14 days 
poor 
January January
3°C 
-3°C 
48 hours 
125 mm 
15 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
4°C 
-3°C 
86 hours 
129 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Stansstad

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

Is January the best time to visit Nidwalden?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Emmetten, January may not be the ideal time to visit Nidwalden.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July, August and September offering mostly unpleasant weather in Emmetten.

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