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Schwyz weather in January (Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Schwyz during January? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In January, Schwyz tends to experience very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is part of the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 2°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -5°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Schwyz in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. Take advantage of the driest month of the year with its minimal rain. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 15 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 48 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Schwyz. 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 Schwyz climate page with graphs.

 

Schwyz, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 129 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 48 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 35% *  
Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (17 KM, 10 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
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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