Weather in Zurich in january 2025

The weather in Zurich in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout january

very bad weather 329.9cm

Weather at 6am
29°F

Clear/Sunny

17%

Partly Cloudy

17%

Snow showers

17%

Weather at 12pm
40°F

Clear/Sunny

24%

Cloudy

20%

Snow showers

15%

Weather at 6pm
32°F

Partly Cloudy

18%

Clear/Sunny

18%

Snow showers

15%

Weather at 3am
31°F

Snow showers

26%

Fog

23%

Clear/Sunny

17%

Partly Cloudy

16%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Zurich in january

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Zurich in january.


The climate of Zurich in january is very bad

In january in Zurich, the climate is wet (with 3.9in of rainfall over 6 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 4.4in of precipitation over 7 days.

The climate is rather more than very fresh there january. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! The thermometer averaged maximum of 40°F. The minimum is 29°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Zurich is 34°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Zurich in january with a maximum record of 54°F in 2014 and a minimum record of 7°F in 2010. You need to prepare to have about 22 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 71% of the month.

In january in Zurich, the days on average last 08:55. Sunrise is at 08:08 and sets at 17:03.



Seasonal average climate and temperature of Zurich in january

Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of the month of january.

January
Outside temperature
Average temperature 34°F
Highest temperature 40°F
Lowest temperature 29°F
Highest record temperature 54°F
(2014)
Lowest record temperature 7°F
(2010)
Number of days at -32°F 22 day(s)
(71%)
Wind
Wind speed 11km/h
Wind temperature 25°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 3.9in
Number of days with rainfall 6 day(s)
(21%)
Record daily rainfall 1.4in
(2016)
Snowfall 329.9cm
Other climate data
Humidity 92%
Visibility 7.21km
Cloud cover 55%
UV index 2
Daily sunshine hours 7
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 08:08
Time of sunset 17:03
Length of day 08:55
Our opinion about the weather in january
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad



How was the weather last january?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Zurich in january 2024:

01-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
36°F to 43°F
02-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
34°F to 47°F
03-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
47°F to 52°F
04-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 47°F
05-01-2024
Cloudy
36°F to 43°F
06-01-2024
Heavy snow
36°F to 40°F
07-01-2024
Heavy snow
34°F to 36°F
08-01-2024
Light snow showers
23°F to 27°F
09-01-2024
Overcast
16°F to 25°F
10-01-2024
Overcast
20°F to 34°F
11-01-2024
Cloudy
23°F to 36°F
12-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
20°F to 36°F
13-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
18°F to 34°F
14-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
18°F to 36°F
15-01-2024
Patchy light snow
29°F to 34°F
16-01-2024
Cloudy
23°F to 34°F
17-01-2024
Light drizzle
27°F to 41°F
18-01-2024
Light rain
38°F to 45°F
19-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
18°F to 32°F
20-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
16°F to 31°F
21-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
18°F to 38°F
22-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
23°F to 45°F
23-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
38°F to 45°F
24-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
47°F to 54°F
25-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
49°F to 54°F
26-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
43°F to 49°F
27-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
34°F to 45°F
28-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
31°F to 47°F
29-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
34°F to 49°F
30-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
34°F to 50°F
31-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
36°F to 50°F

Map: other cities in Switzerland in january

Cities near Zurich:

Kloten in januaryvery bad weather
Wohlen in januaryvery bad weather
Winterthur in januaryvery bad weather
Zug in januaryvery bad weather
Rapperswil in januaryvery bad weather
Frauenfeld in januaryvery bad weather
Schaffhausen in januaryvery bad weather
Aarau in januaryvery bad weather
Lucerne in januaryvery bad weather
Wil in januaryvery bad weather
Schwyz in januaryvery bad weather
Stein am Rhein in januaryvery bad weather
Switzerland in january: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.

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Weather data for Zurich in january:

Weather data for Zurich for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Zurich. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Zurich can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Zurich.


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