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Sargans weather in January (St.Gallen Canton, Switzerland)

Curious about the January weather in Sargans? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Sargans generally has very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 1°C, while night temperatures can drop to -8°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.

Sargans in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The city usually sees around 69 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

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

 

Sargans, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 121 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
SunshineSunshine 69 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Vaduz, Liechtenstein (11 KM, 7 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in January

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in January and which places have the best weather 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 Sargans in January?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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