Cool
Average highs are around 0°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
Switzerland in January
Weather score22Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 0°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 2.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 82mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
0°C
Rain
82mm
Sun
2.7h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
22
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 82mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 2.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Switzerland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January0°C average high
January has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January82mm average rain
January is one of Switzerland's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January2.7 hours average sun
January is one of Switzerland's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January0°C average sea
January is close to Switzerland's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
January22 weather score
January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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