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Wengen weather in January (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

How does the January weather in Wengen compare to other months? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Wengen typically brings very low temperatures and high snowfall. January is typically considered a winter month. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately -3°C. At night, it falls to around -11°C. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Wengen in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 138 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 16 days days of snow.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 66 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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 Wengen climate page with graphs.

 

Wengen, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 138 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 82% *  
SunshineSunshine 66 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 41% *  
* Data from: Interlaken, Switzerland (7 KM, 4 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 Wengen 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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