Splügen weather in January (Grisons, Switzerland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Splügen during January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Splügen includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Winter occurs in January. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately -4°C. At night, it falls to around -12°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Splügen in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 16 days this month are expected to have snow.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 85 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

 

Splügen, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 85 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 49% *  

Data from: Disentis, Switzerland (39 KM, 24 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 Splügen 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

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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