Susten weather in January (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Curious about the climate in Susten this January? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of January in Susten typically includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. January marks the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -5°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -13°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Susten in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 16 days with snow.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 95 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Susten. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Susten, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature -5°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 125 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 95 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (25 KM, 15 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 Susten 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

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