Wald weather in January (Canton of Zurich, Switzerland)

Curious about the climate in Wald this January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Wald includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 4°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -3°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

Wald in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. This is the driest month, making it suitable for planning outdoor excursions. With little chance of rain, you can enjoy uninterrupted adventures. Typically, you can expect about 15 days of snow/rain this month.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 61 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 Wald. May, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Wald, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 61 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 24% *  

* Data from: Zürich, Switzerland (28 KM, 17 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

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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