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Vals weather in January (Grisons, Switzerland)

What does the weather outlook for Vals look like in January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In January, Vals usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near -3°C, cooling down at night to around -12°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Vals in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 17 days of snow this month.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 85 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

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

 

Vals, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 56%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 93 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 68% *  
SunshineSunshine 85 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 49% *  
* Data from: Disentis, Switzerland (27 KM, 16 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 Vals 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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