January weather forecast
Interlaken, Switzerland

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Weather in January

In Interlaken, Switzerland, January is in the heart of winter featuring its coldest temperatures. Notably, the mercury slips to a bitter low of -9.8°C (14.4°F) at night and rarely climbs above -1.8°C (28.8°F) during the day. The city is in a wintry embrace with snow falling on approximately 12.8 days of the month, providing picturesque landscapes. The sun makes a brief appearance for just 9.1 hours in the entire day, further intensifying the chill in the air. January's visitors should pack their thickest winter garments and prepare for a snow-filled experience.

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of -1.8°C (28.8°F) and an average low-temperature of -9.8°C (14.4°F).

Humidity

In Interlaken, the average relative humidity in January is 89%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and February Rain falls for 10.5 days and accumulates 50mm (1.97") of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Interlaken. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 12.8 days and typically aggregates up to 211mm (8.31") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Interlaken is 9h and 3min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:54 and sunset at 17:29 CET.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Interlaken, Switzerland.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 1 during January morphs into the following directions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Interlaken?

January is the month when Interlaken experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of -1.8°C (28.8°F) and a low of -9.8°C (14.4°F).

How cold is it in Interlaken in January?

During January, Interlaken experiences an average high-temperature of -1.8°C (28.8°F) and a low-temperature of -9.8°C (14.4°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Interlaken?

The average relative humidity in January is 89%.

What is the driest month in Interlaken?

January and February are months with the least rain in Interlaken, Switzerland, when the rain falls for 10.5 days and typically aggregates up to 50mm (1.97") of rain.

How much does it rain in Interlaken in January?

In Interlaken, in January, during 10.5 rainfall days, 50mm (1.97") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Interlaken?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Interlaken, Switzerland. Snow falls for 12.8 days and accumulates 211mm (8.31") of snow.

How much does it snow in Interlaken in January?

In January, in Interlaken, Switzerland, it is snowing for 12.8 days. Throughout January, 211mm (8.31") of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Interlaken have in January?

In January, the average day length in Interlaken is 9h and 3min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Interlaken?

On the first day of January in Interlaken, Switzerland, sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset at 16:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:54 and sunset at 17:29 CET.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Interlaken?

January and February, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Interlaken have in January?

In Interlaken, the average sunshine duration in January is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Interlaken?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in January in Interlaken?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Interlaken, Switzerland, is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Interlaken, Switzerland

Average temperature in January - Interlaken, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in January: -1.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -9.8°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (7.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-10°C).

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Average pressure in January
Interlaken, Switzerland

Average pressure in January - Interlaken, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in January: 1019.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.4mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Interlaken, Switzerland

Average wind speed in January - Interlaken, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (8.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Interlaken, Switzerland

Average humidity in January - Interlaken, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (81%).

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Average rainfall in January
Interlaken, Switzerland

Average rainfall in January - Interlaken, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in January: 50mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (118mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (50mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Interlaken, Switzerland

Average rainfall days in January - Interlaken, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Interlaken, Switzerland

Average snowfall in January - Interlaken, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in January: 211mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (211mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in January
Interlaken, Switzerland

Average snowfall days in January - Interlaken, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in January: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Interlaken, Switzerland

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Interlaken, Switzerland
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Interlaken, Switzerland

Average sunshine days in January - Interlaken, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Interlaken, Switzerland

Average UV index in January - Interlaken, Switzerland
  • Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Interlaken, Switzerland

Average cloud cover in January - Interlaken, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in January: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 41).

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Average visibility in January
Interlaken, Switzerland

Average visibility in January - Interlaken, Switzerland
  • Average visibility in January: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are July, August, October, November and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June and September (7km).

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