Zernez weather in January (Grisons, Switzerland)

What is the weather forecast for Zernez in January? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The month of January in Zernez typically brings very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Winter occurs in January. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around -6°C, cooling off to about -15°C at night. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Zernez in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Expect around 17 days of snow based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 112 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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

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

 

Zernez, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -15°C  

Max Temperature -6°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 112 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 55% *  

* Data from: Davos Dorf, Switzerland (23 KM, 14 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 Zernez 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

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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