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

Interested in knowing the climate of Sargans in January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Sargans typically includes very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 1°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -8°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

Sargans in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. This is the driest month of the year. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 69 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 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 Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 121 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 69 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Vaduz, Liechtenstein (11 KM, 7 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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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