S-chanf weather in January (Switzerland)

How is the weather in S-chanf in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, S-chanf generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around -6°C, while nights can cool down to about -15°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

S-chanf in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 17 days of snow.

The city usually sees around 120 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit S-chanf. 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 S-chanf climate page with graphs.

 

S-chanf, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -15°C  

Max Temperature -6°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 120 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 59% *  

* Data from: Saint Moritz, Switzerland (16 KM, 9 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 S-chanf in January?

Visitors traveling to S-chanf 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 in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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