Saanen weather in January (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

Thinking of visiting Saanen in January? Check the weather first! Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In January, Saanen tends to experience very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 0°C, while night temperatures can drop to -9°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Saanen in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 140 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 16 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 95 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Saanen. August typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Saanen, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature 0°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 140 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 95 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (30 KM, 19 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Saanen.

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