Wassen weather in January (Uri, Switzerland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Wassen this January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Wassen typically experiences very low temperatures and high snowfall. January marks the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around -4°C, while nights can cool down to about -11°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Precipitation

Wassen in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 17 days of snow.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 48 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Wassen, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -11°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 121 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 48 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 35% *  

Data from: Altdorf, Switzerland (18 KM, 11 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?

Visitors traveling to Wassen 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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