Saint-Léonard weather in January (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

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

Temperatures

In January, Saint-Léonard usually has very low temperatures and high snowfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -4°C, while night temperatures can drop to -13°C. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Saint-Léonard in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 15 days this month are expected to have snow.

Average sunshine

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

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Saint-Léonard. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Saint-Léonard, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 126 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 95 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (7 KM, 4 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 Saint-Léonard 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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