Steinhausen weather in January (Canton of Zurich, Switzerland)

How's the weather trend in Steinhausen as January approaches? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

January in Steinhausen generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 5°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -1°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Steinhausen in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. This month is perfect for outdoor adventures, thanks to its lack of rain. Make the most of this dry weather. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 61 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

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

 

Steinhausen, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 61 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 24% *  

* Data from: Zürich, Switzerland (21 KM, 13 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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