Thun weather in January (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

Looking to travel to Thun in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Thun generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 2°C. But by evening, they drop to around -6°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Thun in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 114 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The city usually sees around 66 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 Thun. August generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Thun, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 114 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Sunshine 66 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 41% *  

* Data from: Interlaken, Switzerland (21 KM, 13 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in January

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Thun in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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