Switzerland in January
Zurich’s calmest month, with highs of 4°C, but the Alpine resorts are in the middle of their winter sports season, so the lowlands and the mountains point in opposite directions.
Is January a good time to visit Switzerland?
January is one of the better months across Switzerland, with crowds averaging 39/100 and typical highs near 4°C.
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Free cancellationGrindelwald, Lauterbrunnen & Interlaken Day Trip
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Free cancellationJungfraujoch Day Trip
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What closes and what fills up in January
- New Year’s Day (1 January)
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How January compares across the year
Frequently asked questions
Is January a good month to visit Switzerland?
January is one of the better months across Switzerland, with crowds averaging 39/100 and typical highs near 4°C.
How busy is Switzerland in January?
Averaged across the destinations we track, Switzerland sits near 39/100 in January. The calmest of them is Zurich.
What is the weather like in Switzerland in January?
Expect average highs near 4°C and lows near -1°C, with roughly 10 wet days — though Switzerland varies by region.