Normal weather for Interlaken in January
It's cold in January in Interlaken with an average temperature of 3°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 1°C to a high of 6°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -4°C and 0°C.
In January, there is an average of 135 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. Of the total precipitation, about 43 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Interlaken in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
3°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
6°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
1°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
135 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
17 days | 9 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
43 cm | 0,8 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
18 days | 1 day | |
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Start of January
The month of January starts in Interlaken with cold temperatures, averaging around 5°C during the day and nights close to 0°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature drops to around 3°C, with nights close to -2°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Interlaken will be around 4°C, with nights close to -1°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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Temperature records for Interlaken in January
With 12°C, Interlaken hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -6°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -15°C to a high of 8°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Interlaken
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Interlaken, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Interlaken
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Interlaken, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 17 days of rain in Interlaken.
Daily Snowfall in January in Interlaken
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in January in Interlaken, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in January.
Daily UV Index in January in Interlaken
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Interlaken, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Interlaken Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Interlaken, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Interlaken Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Interlaken, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in January in Interlaken per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in January in Interlaken, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in January for Interlaken
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Average Weather in Interlaken by Month
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