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Saas weather in January (Grisons, Switzerland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Saas this January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

January in Saas generally includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. January is typically considered a winter month. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near -2°C, cooling down at night to around -12°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Saas in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. The month is marked by minimal rainfall, making it a good time for outdoor activities. Enjoy the dry spell, a great time to go hiking. You can typically expect 17 days days of snow this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 112 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Saas. July, August and September generally stand out with 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 Saas climate page with graphs.

 

Saas, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 103 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 112 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 55% *  
* Data from: Davos Dorf, Switzerland (12 KM, 7 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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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 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
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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