Unterwasser weather in January (St.Gallen Canton, Switzerland)

What's the typical weather in Unterwasser for January? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Unterwasser generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 2°C, while night temperatures can drop to -6°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Precipitation

Unterwasser in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. Take advantage of the driest month of the year with its minimal rain. Climate data suggests that about 16 days will experience snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 127 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Unterwasser. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Unterwasser, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 123 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Windspeed 29 km/h *  

Sunshine 127 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Säntis (the highest mountain in the Alpstein massif), Switzerland (3 KM, 2 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

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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