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

What kind of weather does January bring to Saas-Fee? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Saas-Fee includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Anticipate daytime highs near -5°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -13°C. This month tends to bring the coldest weather of the year, so be sure to pack enough warm clothing to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Saas-Fee in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 17 days of snow this month.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 86 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

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 Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature -5°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 86 hours *  

Percentage 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 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?

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.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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