Zug weather in January (Canton of Zug, Switzerland)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Zug this January? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Zug includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Daytime temperatures hover around 5°C, while nights can cool down to about -2°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.

Precipitation

Zug in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. The driest month offers ideal conditions for outdoor fun and exploration. Enjoy the dry spell without the worry of rain disruptions. Typically around 15 days days of snow/rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 61 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

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

 

Zug, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 108 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 61 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 24% *  

Data from: Zürich, 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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

Interested in more climate information?

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