Zinal weather in January (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Zinal during January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

January in Zinal generally includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. January is known for being in the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around -6°C, cooling off to about -14°C at night. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Zinal in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 17 days of snow are anticipated.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 86 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Zinal. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Zinal, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -14°C  

Max Temperature -6°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 109 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 86 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

Data from: Zermatt, Switzerland (15 KM, 9 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 Zinal 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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