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Riederalp weather in January (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

How is January weather typically in Riederalp? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Riederalp includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around -5°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -13°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Riederalp in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. On average, there are about 16 days with snow during this month.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 66 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Riederalp. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Riederalp climate page with graphs.

 

Riederalp, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 125 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 82% *  
SunshineSunshine 66 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 41% *  
Data from: Interlaken, Switzerland (34 KM, 21 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in January

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Riederalp should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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