Verbier weather in January (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Verbier this January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

During January, Verbier usually has very low temperatures and high snowfall. The winter season takes place during January. Daytime temperatures generally settle around -4°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -13°C. This month tends to bring the coldest weather of the year, so be sure to pack enough warm clothing to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Verbier in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 15 days will experience snow.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 95 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

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

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

 

Verbier, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 130 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 95 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (15 KM, 9 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

Temperatures

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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 Verbier 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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