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Saas-Almagell weather in January (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Can you expect sunny skies in Saas-Almagell in January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of January in Saas-Almagell typically brings very low temperatures and high snowfall. Winter occurs in January. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching -5°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -13°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Saas-Almagell in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 17 days of snow.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 86 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Saas-Almagell, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 102 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 65% *  
SunshineSunshine 86 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 53% *  
Data from: Zermatt, Switzerland (17 KM, 11 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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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 Saas-Almagell 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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