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

What kind of weather does January bring to Schmerikon? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

January in Schmerikon generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January marks the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 3°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -4°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

Schmerikon in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. This month experiences about 15 days of snow/rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 127 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Schmerikon. September typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Schmerikon, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 117 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 66% *  
SunshineSunshine 127 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif), Switzerland (30 KM, 19 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
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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