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Sankt Niklaus weather in January (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

How is January weather typically in Sankt Niklaus? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

During January, Sankt Niklaus usually has very low temperatures and high snowfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near -6°C, cooling down at night to around -14°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

Sankt Niklaus in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 107 mm for the month. You can typically expect 16 days days of snow this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 86 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Sankt Niklaus. June, July and August typically offer 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 Sankt Niklaus climate page with graphs.

 

Sankt Niklaus, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 107 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 65% *  
SunshineSunshine 86 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 53% *  
Data from: Zermatt, Switzerland (17 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.

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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 Sankt Niklaus 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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