Zweisimmen weather in January (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

How is the weather in Zweisimmen in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Zweisimmen generally has very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 0°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -9°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Zweisimmen in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 140 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 16 days of snow/rain.

The city usually sees around 95 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 Zweisimmen. August typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Zweisimmen, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 0°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 140 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
SunshineSunshine 95 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 53% *  
* Data from: Sion, Switzerland (37 KM, 23 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 Zweisimmen in January?

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 in January.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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