Solothurn weather in January (Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland)

Will it be warm or cold in Solothurn this January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Solothurn typically brings low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 5°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -2°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Solothurn in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 16 days with snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 66 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

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

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

 

Solothurn, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 66 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 27% *  

Data from: Bern, Switzerland (29 KM, 18 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

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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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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