Winterthur weather in January (Canton of Zurich, Switzerland)

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

Temperatures

Typically, January in Winterthur includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is part of the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 5°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -1°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Precipitation

Winterthur in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 15 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 61 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Winterthur. September typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Winterthur, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 61 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 24% *  

Data from: Zürich, Switzerland (17 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?

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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