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Weather in January in St.Gallen Canton

Planning a getaway to St.Gallen Canton this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in St.Gallen Canton in January?

St.Gallen Canton is a region in Switzerland. January in St.Gallen Canton generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Bad Ragaz at 1°C to cold in Wil at 5°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -2°C in Wil and -9°C in Bad Ragaz. 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.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Wil with an average of 92 mm to high snow/rainfall in Murg with 129 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Bad Ragaz, marking it as the year's driest month.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 69 hours of sunshine in Bad Ragaz. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For specific regional insights in St.Gallen Canton for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our St.Gallen Canton climate page.

Where to go in St.Gallen Canton in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the St.Gallen Canton on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in St.Gallen Canton?

Bad Ragaz

In January Bad Ragaz generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Bad Ragaz
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
1°C 
-8°C 
51 hours 
130 mm 
15 days 
poor 
1°C 
-9°C 
69 hours 
118 mm 
16 days 
poor 
2°C 
-8°C 
90 hours 
122 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Bad Ragaz

Amden

In January Amden generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Amden
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
2°C 
-5°C 
112 hours 
141 mm 
15 days 
poor 
2°C 
-6°C 
127 hours 
126 mm 
16 days 
poor 
3°C 
-6°C 
133 hours 
128 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Amden

Unterwasser

In January Unterwasser generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Unterwasser
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
3°C 
-5°C 
112 hours 
138 mm 
15 days 
poor 
2°C 
-6°C 
127 hours 
123 mm 
16 days 
poor 
4°C 
-6°C 
133 hours 
126 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Unterwasser

Wildhaus

In January Wildhaus generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Wildhaus
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
3°C 
-5°C 
112 hours 
136 mm 
15 days 
poor 
2°C 
-6°C 
127 hours 
121 mm 
16 days 
poor 
4°C 
-6°C 
133 hours 
124 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Wildhaus

Uzwil

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

Uzwil
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
5°C 
-1°C 
48 hours 
114 mm 
15 days 
poor 
4°C 
-2°C 
56 hours 
98 mm 
15 days 
poor 
6°C 
-2°C 
80 hours 
98 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Uzwil

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

Is January the best time to visit St.Gallen Canton?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to St.Gallen Canton with often poor weather in Bad Ragaz.

Generally speaking, July, August and September provide unpleasant weather in Bad Ragaz.

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