Schwanden weather in January (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Schwanden during January? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Schwanden includes very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 1°C, cooling off to about -7°C at night. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Schwanden in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. With the least rainfall of the year, this month offers optimal conditions for outdoor exploration. Take advantage of the dry weather to plan your activities. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 15 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 66 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 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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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

Interested in more climate information?

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