Samedan weather in January (Grisons, Switzerland)

What kind of weather does January bring to Samedan? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Samedan includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to -6°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -15°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Samedan in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 17 days of snow are anticipated.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 120 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Samedan. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Samedan, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -15°C  

Max Temperature -6°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 120 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 59% *  

* Data from: Saint Moritz, Switzerland (4 KM, 2 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 Samedan 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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