Zurich Weather in January
Switzerland · 30-year monthly averages
🤔 Fair time to visit
January in Zurich is cold, with average daytime highs around 4°C (38°F) and nighttime lows near -1°C (29°F). Expect roughly 63mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
Avg high
4°C
38°F
Avg low
-1°C
29°F
Rainfall
63mm
moderate
Rainy days
10
days with ≥1mm
☀️ About 60 hours of sunshine over the month (~2h/day).
🎒 What to pack
- warm coat
- sweaters and layers
- scarf
January vs the rest of the year
FAQ
- How hot is Zurich in January?
- January in Zurich is cold, with average daytime highs around 4°C (38°F) and nighttime lows near -1°C (29°F). Expect roughly 63mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
- Does it rain a lot in Zurich in January?
- Zurich sees around 63mm of precipitation in January on average — moderate by global standards.
- Is January a good time to visit Zurich?
- January is a workable month to visit Zurich, but expect some weather trade-offs.