Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
34°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Laax
Switzerland · Europe
Not the best time: Cold conditions during longer outdoor plans are the main limitation.
Not an ideal month
Mid to late
Daytime high
34°F
Lows around 20°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
6.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 13 wet days, fewer than in most months.
42%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
6.3 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 27° and nights feel near 17°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
35%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
3 mphJanuary Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 32°F, easing to about 28°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning25°F
Rain27%
Cloud70%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday32°F
Rain23%
Cloud60%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Late afternoon32°F
Rain23%
Cloud59%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowEarly evening28°F
Rain26%
Cloud63%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 20 | 3.6 | 13 | 6.3 | 78 |
| Feb | 38 | 23 | 3.1 | 12 | 7.4 | 77 |
| Mar | 44 | 29 | 3.9 | 14 | 9.0 | 75 |
| Apr | 50 | 35 | 4.4 | 14 | 10.4 | 76 |
| May | 59 | 43 | 6.2 | 19 | 10.6 | 79 |
| Jun | 68 | 51 | 7.2 | 20 | 11.3 | 78 |
| Jul | 70 | 53 | 7.8 | 19 | 11.7 | 79 |
| Aug | 70 | 53 | 7.8 | 17 | 10.3 | 81 |
| Sep | 63 | 47 | 5.2 | 14 | 9.2 | 82 |
| Oct | 56 | 41 | 4.9 | 13 | 7.7 | 82 |
| Nov | 44 | 29 | 5.2 | 14 | 6.1 | 82 |
| Dec | 35 | 21 | 4.0 | 13 | 5.6 | 80 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology