Schwanden weather in January (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

Curious about the January weather in Schwanden? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Schwanden typically experiences very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 1°C, while nights can cool down to about -7°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Schwanden in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 118 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. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

The city usually sees around 66 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Schwanden. July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Schwanden, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 118 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 66 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 41% *  

* Data from: Interlaken, Switzerland (14 KM, 9 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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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 Schwanden 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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