Schaffhausen weather in January (Canton of Schaffhausen, Switzerland)

What should you pack for a trip to Schaffhausen in January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

January in Schaffhausen generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 5°C. At night, they generally drop to -2°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Schaffhausen in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 15 days of snow/rain this month.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 61 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Schaffhausen. September generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Schaffhausen, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 61 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 24% *  

Data from: Zürich, Switzerland (35 KM, 21 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?

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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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