Vernamiège weather in January (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Interested in knowing the climate of Vernamiège in January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In January, Vernamiège typically experiences very low temperatures and high snowfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -4°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -14°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Vernamiège in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see snowfall.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 95 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

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

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

 

Vernamiège, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -14°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 123 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 95 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

Data from: Sion, Switzerland (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in January

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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 Vernamiège 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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