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St. Gallen weather in January (St.Gallen Canton, Switzerland)

Thinking of visiting St. Gallen in January? Check the weather first! Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

During January, St. Gallen usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 4°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -3°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

St. Gallen in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. This is the driest month of the year. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 15 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 56 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit St. Gallen. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

St. Gallen, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 102 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 80%  
SunshineSunshine 56 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 22%  

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?

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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