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

What can you expect from the weather in Saas-Fee during January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Saas-Fee generally has very low temperatures and high snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -5°C. But by evening, they drop to around -13°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Saas-Fee in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 103 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 area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 86 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Saas-Fee, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 103 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 65% *  
SunshineSunshine 86 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 53% *  
* Data from: Zermatt, Switzerland (16 KM, 10 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 Saas-Fee in January?

Visitors traveling to Saas-Fee 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
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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