The 5 most scenic train journeys in Switzerland
Explore Switzerland's top 5 train journeys, featuring breathtaking Alpine views and engineering marvels like the Glacier Express and Bernina Express.
St. Moritz in January sees very low temperatures, with highs around -6°C (21°F) and overnight lows of -15°C (5°F). Snowfall is fairly high at around 74 mm (2.9 in) on average, so pack waterproofs just in case.
Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. July and August typically offer the best weather for St. Moritz.
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51-year average (1976-2026)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in St. Moritz typically stay consistent throughout January, with daily highs averaging around -6°C (21°F). Nights are very cold, with lows typically ranging from -14°C (7°F) to -12°C (10°F).
51-year average (1976-2026)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for St. Moritz spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on weather observations in St. Moritz between 2000 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes during January.
Find out more about the weather in Switzerland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Switzerland in January →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
We recommend you pack up your warm winter gear for St. Moritz in January. If you have insulated boots, thermal layers, and a heavy winter coat that can handle snow and freezing temperatures it's smart to bring them. Don't forget gloves, a warm hat, and a scarf. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. Sunglasses could come in handy during the sunnier parts of your trip.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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Where to go in January - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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The 5 most scenic train journeys in Switzerland
Explore Switzerland's top 5 train journeys, featuring breathtaking Alpine views and engineering marvels like the Glacier Express and Bernina Express.
You'll love this Mountain roller coaster
Hotel Oeschinensee’s mountain coaster is a summer toboggan that you want to add to your bucket list. You'll get in your cart, sit down and fly across the track while enjoying the beautiful mountain scenery around you.
The Verzasca Valley
You can visit the Verzasca Valley in any season. It's an amazing place for swimming and it is a paradise for hikers. A must see for the bucket list.
Balloon at Chateau D'oex
If you are looking for a special place to visit in Europe in January we recommend visiting the annual balloon festival in Château-d'Oex, Switzerland.