Weather in January in Vaud
Planning a journey to Vaud this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
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. In January, it is 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.
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
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 95 hours of sunlight in Villars-sur-Ollon. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Vaud in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Vaud climate page.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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