Zurich in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
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
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%
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:
36°F to 43°F
34°F to 47°F
47°F to 52°F
43°F to 47°F
36°F to 43°F
36°F to 40°F
34°F to 36°F
23°F to 27°F
16°F to 25°F
20°F to 34°F
23°F to 36°F
20°F to 36°F
18°F to 34°F
18°F to 36°F
29°F to 34°F
23°F to 34°F
27°F to 41°F
38°F to 45°F
18°F to 32°F
16°F to 31°F
18°F to 38°F
23°F to 45°F
38°F to 45°F
47°F to 54°F
49°F to 54°F
43°F to 49°F
34°F to 45°F
31°F to 47°F
34°F to 49°F
34°F to 50°F
36°F to 50°F
Map: other cities in Switzerland in january
Cities near Zurich:
| Kloten in january | very bad weather |
| Wohlen in january | very bad weather |
| Winterthur in january | very bad weather |
| Zug in january | very bad weather |
| Rapperswil in january | very bad weather |
| Frauenfeld in january | very bad weather |
| Schaffhausen in january | very bad weather |
| Aarau in january | very bad weather |
| Lucerne in january | very bad weather |
| Wil in january | very bad weather |
| Schwyz in january | very bad weather |
| Stein am Rhein in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Zurich
perfect weather
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tolerable
bad
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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.