Silvaplana weather in January (Grisons, Switzerland)

Curious about the January weather in Silvaplana? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Silvaplana typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -5°C. But by evening, they drop to around -14°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Silvaplana in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 17 days of snow are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 120 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Silvaplana. June, July and August typically offer 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 Silvaplana climate page with graphs.

 

Silvaplana, 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 (7 KM, 4 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.

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 Silvaplana in January?

Visitors traveling to Silvaplana 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 in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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