Riehen weather in January (Canton of Basel-Stadt, Switzerland)

What's the typical weather in Riehen for January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Riehen typically includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 6°C, cooling down at night to around -1°C. Prepare for the coldest month of the year by packing warm and cozy winter cloths.

Precipitation

Riehen in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 15 days of snow/rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 63 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Riehen. September generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Riehen, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 63 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 28% *  

Data from: Basel, Switzerland (3 KM, 2 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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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