Switzerland in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Switzerland in january 2025
Below, find the the weather forecast for the month of january for most popular cities in Switzerland. These forecasts are statistics for the month of january from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in january in Zurich
very bad weather 329.9cm
Weather at 6am
29°F
Fog
25% of time
17%
17%
17%
Weather at 12pm
40°F
Partly Cloudy
29% of time
24%
20%
15%
Weather at 6pm
32°F
Fog
25% of time
18%
18%
15%
Weather at 3am
31°F
26%
23%
17%
16%
Where to go in Switzerland in january?
Where to go in Switzerland in january: destination map
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Where to go in each region in january?
| Central Switzerland (Lucerne, Schwyz, Andermatt...) | 29°F to 41°F | 6 à 10 days | very bad weather |
| Eastern Switzerland (Davos, Kreuzlingen, Saint Moritz...) | 23°F to 40°F | 3 à 11 days | very bad weather |
| Espace Mittelland (Fribourg, Bern, Interlaken...) | 31°F to 40°F | 5 à 11 days | very bad weather |
| Lake Geneva region of Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Montreux...) | 27°F to 41°F | 6 à 13 days | very bad weather |
| Nordwestschweiz (Basel, Aarau, Wohlen...) | 40°F to 41°F | 7 à 9 days | very bad weather |
| Ticino (Lugano, Bellinzona, Locarno...) | 27°F to 45°F | 2 à 10 days | very bad weather |
| Zurich (Zurich, Winterthur, Kloten...) | 40°F | 6 à 9 days | very bad weather |
Where should you go in Switzerland in january when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Switzerland in january is very bad across the board.
The month of january is one of the worst month for spending holidays in Switzerland. The climate in Lucerne, Zurich, Lugano, Montreux, Fribourg, Sion, Lausanne, Interlaken, Bern, Basel, Geneva, Zermatt and Davos and everywhere in the country is ver bad. It's cold, the sun is not there all the time and you take the risk being faced with rain very often wherever you go.
Climate in Switzerland in january
Climate in Zurich in january
In january, maximum temperature is 40°F and minimum temperature is 29°F (for an average temperature of 34°F). The climate is rather cold in that locality in this month. Do not forget to cover yourself! With 3.9in over 6 days, you will experience some showers throughout your vacations. But this is rather moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 34°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 40°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 29°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.9in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (21%) | ||
| Humidity | 92% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||
| Cloud cover | 55% | ||
| Length of day | 08:55 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Basel in january
In january, maximum temperature is 41°F and minimum temperature is 32°F (for an average temperature of 36°F). The climate is rather cold in that area in this month. Do not forget to cover yourself! With 4.4in over 7 days, you risk getting wet slightly for your vacations. But this is pretty reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 36°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 41°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 32°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.4in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||
| Humidity | 91% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||
| Cloud cover | 54% | ||
| Length of day | 08:53 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Bern in january
In the month of january, maximum temperature is 40°F and minimum temperature is 27°F (for an average temperature of 32°F). The climate is quite cold here in january. Plan to cover you well! With 3.5in over 5 days, rain may occur during your trip. But this is moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 32°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 40°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 27°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (17%) | ||
| Humidity | 90% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||
| Cloud cover | 47% | ||
| Length of day | 08:58 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Davos in january
In january, the mean temperature in Davos is 22°F (maximum temperature is 27°F and minimum temperature is 14°F). The climate is rather more than very fresh in that locality in the month of january. Plan a sweater! With 4.1in over 7 days, rain may occur during your stay. But this is pretty reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 22°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 27°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 14°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.1in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (22%) | ||
| Humidity | 95% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||
| Cloud cover | 52% | ||
| Length of day | 08:58 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Fribourg in january
In the month of january, maximum temperature is 40°F and minimum temperature is 25°F (for an average temperature of 32°F). The climate is quite more than very fresh here in january. Plan to cover you well! With 6.9in over 9 days, rain may occur throughout your journey. But this is rather moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 32°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 40°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 25°F | ||
| Rainfall | 6.9in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (31%) | ||
| Humidity | 91% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||
| Cloud cover | 47% | ||
| Length of day | 08:58 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
All cities in Switzerland in january
| Zurich in january | very bad weather |
| Basel in january | very bad weather |
| Bern in january | very bad weather |
| Davos in january | very bad weather |
| Fribourg in january | very bad weather |
| Geneva in january | very bad weather |
| Lausanne in january | very bad weather |
| Lucerne in january | very bad weather |
| Lugano in january | very bad weather |
| Aarau in january | very bad weather |
| Andermatt in january | very bad weather |
| Bellinzona in january | very bad weather |
| Interlaken in january | very bad weather |
| Kloten in january | very bad weather |
| Kreuzlingen in january | very bad weather |
| Locarno in january | very bad weather |
| Montreux in january | very bad weather |
| Morges in january | very bad weather |
| Morgins in january | very bad weather |
| Saint Moritz in january | very bad weather |
| Schwyz in january | very bad weather |
Weather data for Switzerland in january:
Weather data for Switzerland in january is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Switzerland. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Switzerland can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Switzerland.