Willisau weather in January (Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland)

What does the weather outlook for Willisau look like in January? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

January in Willisau generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is part of winter. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 4°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -2°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Willisau in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. Take advantage of the driest month of the year with its minimal rain. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 66 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

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

 

Willisau, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 100 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 66 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 27% *  

Data from: Bern, Switzerland (46 KM, 28 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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