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The weather in Switzerland in January is very cold with temperatures between -3°C and 4°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Switzerland during the month of January. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.
Switzerland is going to experience quite a number of days of snow during January. It’s the perfect time to build snowmen, drink hot cocoa, and have a snowball fight. Just remember to wear a warm scarf and a pair of mittens!
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Switzerland in January 2025.
If you’re planning to visit Switzerland in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Switzerland before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4° / -3° | 6 | 13 | 12 | 91 mm | Awful | Switzerland in January |
| February | 5° / -2° | 6 | 12 | 10 | 75 mm | Awful | Switzerland in February |
| March | 11° / 0° | 6 | 19 | 6 | 65 mm | Bad | Switzerland in March |
| April | 16° / 4° | 5 | 24 | 2 | 55 mm | Ok | Switzerland in April |
| May | 19° / 7° | 8 | 23 | 0 | 120 mm | Ok | Switzerland in May |
| June | 23° / 11° | 7 | 23 | 0 | 120 mm | Good | Switzerland in June |
| July | 25° / 12° | 6 | 25 | 0 | 136 mm | Perfect | Switzerland in July |
| August | 25° / 12° | 5 | 26 | 0 | 96 mm | Perfect | Switzerland in August |
| September | 21° / 9° | 3 | 27 | 0 | 67 mm | Good | Switzerland in September |
| October | 15° / 5° | 5 | 26 | 0 | 75 mm | Good | Switzerland in October |
| November | 9° / 2° | 6 | 20 | 4 | 69 mm | Bad | Switzerland in November |
| December | 5° / -2° | 7 | 15 | 9 | 105 mm | Awful | Switzerland in December |