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Weather in January in Vaud

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

What is the weather like in Vaud in January?

Vaud 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 to cold in Lutry at 6°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 0°C in Lutry and -10°C 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, 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 to high snow/rainfall in Rougemont with 138 mm.

Average sunshine

Villars-sur-Ollon experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 95 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 Vaud climate page.

Where to go in Vaud in January

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

Weather conditions Weather
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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 Vaud's climate page.

Popular destinations

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

Villars-sur-Ollon

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

Villars-sur-Ollon
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
<<  
10°C 
-0°C 
2,171 hours 
1856 mm 
184 days 
poor 
January January
-0°C 
-10°C 
95 hours 
135 mm 
15 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
2°C 
-8°C 
132 hours 
132 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Villars-sur-Ollon

Lausanne

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

Lausanne
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
15°C 
7°C 
1,947 hours 
1393 mm 
173 days 
tolerable 
January January
6°C 
0°C 
78 hours 
112 mm 
15 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
7°C 
0°C 
111 hours 
109 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Lausanne

Chateau-d'Oex

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

Chateau-d'Oex
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 
1°C 
2,171 hours 
1820 mm 
191 days 
unpleasant 
January January
1°C 
-7°C 
95 hours 
134 mm 
16 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
3°C 
-7°C 
132 hours 
133 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Chateau-d'Oex

Ollon

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

Ollon
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 
0°C 
2,171 hours 
1873 mm 
181 days 
unpleasant 
January January
0°C 
-9°C 
95 hours 
135 mm 
15 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
2°C 
-8°C 
132 hours 
132 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Ollon

Montreux

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

Montreux
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
<<  
13°C 
4°C 
1,947 hours 
1675 mm 
176 days 
unpleasant 
January January
3°C 
-5°C 
78 hours 
125 mm 
14 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
4°C 
-4°C 
111 hours 
124 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Montreux

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

Is January the best time to visit Vaud?

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

On average, the best time to visit Vaud 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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