Sils Maria weather in January (Grisons, Switzerland)

How is January weather typically in Sils Maria? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In January, Sils Maria typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around -5°C, while nights can cool down to about -14°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Precipitation

Sils Maria in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. This month experiences about 17 days of snow according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 120 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

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

 

Sils Maria, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -14°C  

Max Temperature -5°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 120 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 59% *  

Data from: Saint Moritz, Switzerland (10 KM, 6 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?

Visitors traveling to Sils Maria should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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