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Weather in January in Nidwalden

Planning a trip to Nidwalden this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

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. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 2°C and nighttime temperatures around -5°C in Emmetten. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Nidwalden in January, check out the map below. 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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Nidwalden, check out the map below.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 48 hours of sunshine in Emmetten. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For a more detailed look at Nidwalden's conditions throughout the year, check out our Nidwalden climate page.

Where to go in Nidwalden in January

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

Weather conditions Weather
Temperatures
Precipitation
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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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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Switzerland, check out our Nidwalden's climate page.

Popular destinations

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

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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
11°C 
3°C 
1,385 hours 
1972 mm 
191 days 
unpleasant 
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

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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
12°C 
4°C 
1,385 hours 
1964 mm 
189 days 
unpleasant 
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

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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
12°C 
3°C 
1,385 hours 
1963 mm 
190 days 
unpleasant 
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

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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
12°C 
4°C 
1,385 hours 
1969 mm 
191 days 
unpleasant 
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

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
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
12°C 
4°C 
1,385 hours 
1964 mm 
188 days 
unpleasant 
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.

Interested in more climate information?

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