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

How is the weather in Riehen in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Riehen generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 6°C, while nights can cool down to about -1°C. 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.

Riehen in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 15 days of snow/rain.

The city usually sees around 63 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer 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 in January and which places have the best weather 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 Riehen in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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