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Weather in January in Obwalden

Considering a trip to Obwalden this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Obwalden in January?

Obwalden is a region in Switzerland. January in Obwalden generally has very cold temperatures, with high precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -1°C in Frutt to 1°C in Sarnen. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -5°C in Sarnen and -8°C in Frutt. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

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

Precipitation

January is a rainy month with an average snowfall of around 125 mm in Engelberg.

Average sunshine

Engelberg 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

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

Where to go in Obwalden in January

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

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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 Obwalden's climate page.

Popular destinations

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

Engelberg

In January Engelberg generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Engelberg
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
<<  
9°C 
0°C 
1,385 hours 
2003 mm 
203 days 
poor 
January January
-1°C 
-8°C 
48 hours 
125 mm 
16 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
0°C 
-8°C 
86 hours 
124 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Engelberg

Sarnen

In January Sarnen generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Sarnen
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 
2°C 
1,385 hours 
1998 mm 
191 days 
unpleasant 
January January
1°C 
-5°C 
48 hours 
125 mm 
15 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
3°C 
-5°C 
86 hours 
127 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Sarnen

Frutt

In January Frutt generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Frutt
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 
-0°C 
1,385 hours 
2038 mm 
198 days 
poor 
January January
-1°C 
-8°C 
48 hours 
127 mm 
16 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
-0°C 
-8°C 
86 hours 
125 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Frutt

Flüeli

In January Flüeli generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Flüeli
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
<<  
10°C 
2°C 
1,385 hours 
2007 mm 
195 days 
poor 
January January
1°C 
-6°C 
48 hours 
126 mm 
15 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
2°C 
-6°C 
86 hours 
127 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Flüeli

Giswil

In January Giswil generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Giswil
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
<<  
10°C 
1°C 
1,580 hours 
2001 mm 
196 days 
poor 
January January
0°C 
-7°C 
66 hours 
125 mm 
16 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
1°C 
-7°C 
78 hours 
125 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Giswil

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

Is January the best time to visit Obwalden?

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

On average, the best time to visit Obwalden is in September with generally unpleasant weather in Engelberg.

Interested in more climate information?

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