January weather forecast
Liechtenstein

January is the heart of winter in Liechtenstein and is typically the coldest month of the year. The average temperature in the country during January hovers around -5°C (23°F), though it can occasionally drop to -10°C (14°F) during the coldest periods. While the lowland areas like the capital city of Vaduz experience slightly milder temperatures, the mountainous regions witness more frigid conditions due to higher altitudes.

There is significant snowfall throughout the month, which is slightly greater compared to the snowfall in December and February. This makes January the snowiest month, with an average of 50 to 60mm (2.36") of precipitation, mostly in the form of snow. It's also worth noting that the snow cover is more persistent and thicker in January than in any other month, due to consistently low temperatures.

Daylight hours are scarce during January. The country experiences only about 8 to 9 hours of daylight per day, with the sun rising around 8:00 am and setting by 5:00 pm. The limited daylight hours are a notable characteristic of Liechtenstein's winter season, further intensifying the wintry ambiance.

The Alpine weather in Malbun, the only ski resort in Liechtenstein, is particularly cold in January, but this offers excellent conditions for winter sports. The consistently heavy snowfall and cold temperatures provide reliably good skiing and snowboarding conditions.

The weather in January starkly contrasts with the climate in the following months. February still experiences winter weather, but temperatures start to slowly rise, and the amount of daylight gradually increases as the transition to spring begins.

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• Vaduz - January »
  The months with the least sunshine in Vaduz are January, February and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine. January is the month when Vaduz sees the lowest average temperatures, with a high of 0.8°C (33.4°F) and a low of -6.8°C (19.8°F).
• Schaan - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Schaan is January, when snow falls for 15.9 days and typically aggregates up to 613mm (24.13") of snow. The months with the least sunshine in Schaan are January, February and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.
• Balzers - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Balzers is January, when snow falls for 15.9 days and typically aggregates up to 613mm (24.13") of snow. January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Balzers, Liechtenstein.
• Triesen - January »
  January, February and December, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Triesen, Liechtenstein. January is the month when Triesen experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 0.8°C (33.4°F) and a low of -6.8°C (19.8°F).
• Eschen - January »
  In Eschen in January, snow falls for 15.9 days, with typically accumulated 613mm (24.13") of snow. January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Eschen, Liechtenstein.
• Triesenberg - January »
  The month with the most snowfall in Triesenberg is January, when snow falls for 15.9 days and typically aggregates up to 613mm (24.13") of snow. In Triesenberg, Liechtenstein, in January, snow falls for 15.9 days, with typically accumulated 613mm (24.13") of snow.
• Schaanwald - January »
  In Schaanwald, Liechtenstein, during January, snow falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 214mm (8.43") of snow. In Schaanwald, Liechtenstein, in January, during 12.3 rainfall days, 79mm (3.11") of precipitation is typically accumulated.