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Vaud Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Vaud, Switzerland in January.

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Villars-sur-Ollon Lausanne Chateau-d'Oex Ollon

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

What to Expect in Vaud in January

Vaud, Switzerland is a region in Switzerland. January in Vaud generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with high precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Taveyannaz at -1°C (30°F) to cold in Lutry at 6°C (43°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 0°C (32°F) in Lutry and -10°C (14°F) in Taveyannaz. 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.

For specific regional insights in Vaud, Switzerland, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Avenches with an average of 102 mm (4 in) to high snow/rainfall in Rougemont with 138 mm (5.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in January. Villars-sur-Ollon sees roughly 95 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Vaud by month

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Best Places to Visit in Vaud in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Vaud.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Vaud

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Vaud, Switzerland?

Temperature range in Vaud (January)

Precipitation variation in Vaud (January)

Villars-sur-Ollon

In January Villars-sur-Ollon generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
95 hours
132 hours
Monthly snowfall
151 mm (5.9 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Villars-sur-Ollon →

Lausanne

In January Lausanne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
57 hours
78 hours
111 hours
Monthly rainfall
129 mm (5.1 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lausanne →

Chateau-d'Oex

In January Chateau-d'Oex generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
95 hours
132 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
151 mm (5.9 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Chateau-d'Oex →

Ollon

In January Ollon generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
95 hours
132 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
152 mm (6 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ollon →

Montreux

In January Montreux generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
57 hours
78 hours
111 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
143 mm (5.6 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Montreux →

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

In our records: Switzerland January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Switzerland in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest January day in Switzerland brought 280 mm (11 in) in Ascona on January 30, 1996.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Vaud in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Villars-sur-Ollon 0°C (32°F) -10°C (14°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
Lausanne 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)
Chateau-d'Oex 1°C (34°F) -7°C (19°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)
Ollon 0°C (32°F) -9°C (16°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
Montreux 3°C (37°F) -5°C (23°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Les Diablerets -1°C (30°F) -10°C (14°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)

Vaud weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Vaud, Switzerland in January?

Vaud, Switzerland typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Villars-sur-Ollon average around 0°C (32°F), and temperatures drop to about -10°C (14°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Vaud, Switzerland in January?

Villars-sur-Ollon averages a daytime maximum of 0°C (32°F) in January, with overnight lows close to -10°C (14°F).

Does Vaud, Switzerland get a lot of snow in January?

Yes, January tends to be a wetter month in Vaud, Switzerland. Average snowfall in Villars-sur-Ollon sits around 135 mm (5.3 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Vaud, Switzerland?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Villars-sur-Ollon, January may not be the ideal time to visit Vaud, Switzerland.

On average, the best time to visit Vaud, Switzerland is in August with generally tolerable weather in Villars-sur-Ollon. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Vaud.

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