Salvan weather in January (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Is January a good time to explore Salvan weather-wise? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

During January, Salvan usually has very low temperatures and high snowfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching -2°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -11°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year, making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Precipitation

Salvan in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 137 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 15 days with snow.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 70 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Salvan. 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 Salvan climate page with graphs.

 

Salvan, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -11°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 137 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 70 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (25 KM, 15 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in January

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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 Salvan 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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