Zinal weather in January (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Curious about the January weather in Zinal? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Zinal generally has very low temperatures and high snowfall. January is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around -6°C, while nights can cool down to about -14°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

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.

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 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 in January and which places have the best weather 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 Zinal in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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