Weather in January 2025

Switzerland weather in January 2025

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.

Temperatures
Temperatures
4° / -3°
Rainy Days
Rainy Days
6
Snowy Days
Snowy Days
12
Dry Days
Dry Days
13
Rainfall
Rainfall
91
mm
8.0
Sun Hours
8.0
Hrs

Switzerland annual weather

Month Temperatures Rainy Days Dry Days Snowy Days Rainfall Weather More details
January 4° / -3° 6 13 12 91 mm
Awful
February 5° / -2° 6 12 10 75 mm
Awful
March 11° / 0° 6 19 6 65 mm
Bad
April 16° / 4° 5 24 2 55 mm
Ok
May 19° / 7° 8 23 0 120 mm
Ok
June 23° / 11° 7 23 0 120 mm
Good
July 25° / 12° 6 25 0 136 mm
Perfect
August 25° / 12° 5 26 0 96 mm
Perfect
September 21° / 9° 3 27 0 67 mm
Good
October 15° / 5° 5 26 0 75 mm
Good
November 9° / 2° 6 20 4 69 mm
Bad
December 5° / -2° 7 15 9 105 mm
Awful
Temperatures in Switzerland in January
Rain in Switzerland in January

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Weather in Switzerland in January - FAQ

What is the average temperature in Switzerland in January?
The average temperature in Switzerland in January is -3/4° C.
What is the chance of rain in Switzerland in January?
On average, there are 6 rainy days in Switzerland during January.
Weather wise, is January a good time to visit Switzerland?
The weather in Switzerland in January is awful.
Can it snow in Switzerland in January?
On average, there are 12 snowy days in Switzerland in January.
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