Davos Platz weather in January (Switzerland)

How is the weather in Davos Platz in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Davos Platz generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -4°C. But by evening, they drop to around -13°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Davos Platz in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see snowfall.

The city usually sees around 112 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Davos Platz. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Davos Platz climate page with graphs.

 

Davos Platz, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 112 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 55% *  

Where to go in Switzerland in January

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Davos Platz in January?

Visitors traveling to Davos Platz should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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