Zermatt weather in January (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

What can you expect from the weather in Zermatt during January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Zermatt generally has very low temperatures and high snowfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -7°C, while night temperatures can drop to -15°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Zermatt in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. Typically around 17 days of snowfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 86 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 Zermatt. August typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Zermatt, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -7°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 57%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 101 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 65%  
SunshineSunshine 86 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 53%  

Where to go in Switzerland in January

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Zermatt in January?

Visitors traveling to Zermatt 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 in January.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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