Unterschächen weather in January (Uri, Switzerland)

What does the weather outlook for Unterschächen look like in January? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In January, Unterschächen typically experiences very low temperatures and high snowfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -2°C, while night temperatures can drop to -9°C. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Unterschächen in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 127 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 17 days days of snow.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 48 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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

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

 

Unterschächen, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 127 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 48 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (10 KM, 6 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?

Visitors traveling to Unterschächen 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

Interested in more climate information?

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