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Silvaplana weather in January (Grisons, Switzerland)

Will it be warm or cold in Silvaplana this January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

During January, Silvaplana usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Experience the winter season in January. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -5°C. But by evening, they drop to around -14°C. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

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.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 120 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 56%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 74 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
SunshineSunshine 120 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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 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.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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