January weather forecast
Lausanne, Switzerland

January

Weather in January

January in Lausanne, Switzerland experiences cold temperatures with the average high and low ranging from -2.2°C (28°F) to 3.3°C (37.9°F). A characteristic feature of weather in this month is consistent snowfall. The city remains draped in a blanket of white with snowfall reaching as high as 140mm (5.51"). Additionally, January usually marks the start of the year with humid conditions and a moderate amount of rainfall. The month can occasionally see sunny spells but the skies are often overcast, reducing visibility to moderate.

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 3.3°C (37.9°F) and a low of -2.2°C (28°F), January is regarded as the coldest month.

Humidity

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In Lausanne, during January, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 66mm (2.6") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Lausanne, Switzerland, there are 185.5 rainfall days, and 834mm (32.83") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Lausanne are January through May, October through December. In January, in Lausanne, it is snowing for 10.3 days. Throughout January, 140mm (5.51") of snow is accumulated. In Lausanne, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.1 days and aggregates up to 721mm (28.39") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 4min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 16:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 17:34 CET.

Sunshine

In Lausanne, the average sunshine in January is 5.8h.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Lausanne?
January brings the lowest temperatures in Lausanne, Switzerland, with an average high of 3.3°C (37.9°F) and an average low of -2.2°C (28°F).
Is it cold in Lausanne during January?
Lausanne in January has an average high-temperature of 3.3°C (37.9°F) and an average low-temperature of -2.2°C (28°F).
What is the most humid month in Lausanne?
With an average relative humidity of 82%, January is the most humid month.
What is the average humidity in January in Lausanne?
In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.
How many days does it rain in January in Lausanne?
In January, in Lausanne, Switzerland, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout January, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is accumulated.
How many days does it snow in January in Lausanne?
In Lausanne, Switzerland, in January, snow falls for 10.3 days, with typically accumulated 140mm (5.51") of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Lausanne have in January?
In January, the average day length is 9h and 4min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Lausanne?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 16:56. On the last day of the month, in Lausanne, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 17:34 CET.
How long on average sun shines in January in Lausanne?
The average sunshine duration in January is 5.8h.
When is the lowest UV index in Lausanne?
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
What is the UV index intensity in January in Lausanne?
The average daily maximum UV index in January is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Lausanne, Switzerland
  • Average high temperature in January: 3.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -2.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.6°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-2.2°C).

Average pressure in January
Lausanne, Switzerland
  • Average pressure in January: 1019.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.5mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Lausanne, Switzerland
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7km/h).

Average humidity in January
Lausanne, Switzerland
  • Average humidity in January: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Lausanne, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall in January: 66mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (103mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (38mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Lausanne, Switzerland
  • Average rainfall days in January: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Lausanne, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall in January: 140mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (184mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Lausanne, Switzerland
  • Average snowfall days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Lausanne, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 5h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Lausanne, Switzerland
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (6.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Lausanne, Switzerland
  • Average UV index in January: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in January
Lausanne, Switzerland
  • Average cloud cover in January: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in January
Lausanne, Switzerland
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).

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