Temperatures in January
It's cold in January in Wengen with an average temperature of 2°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 0°C to a high of 4°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -6°C and 0°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Wengen in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Wengen with very cold temperatures, averaging around 3°C during the day and nights close to -1°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature drops to around 2°C, with nights close to -3°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Wengen will be around 3°C, with nights close to -3°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 175 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. Of the total precipitation, about 76 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
The average precipitation chance is 49% per day this month. Though it seems average, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher, others lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Wengen. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Wengen in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
2°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
4°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
0°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
175 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
15 days | 9 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
76 cm | 0,8 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
23 days | 1 day | |
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UV index
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.
Is January a good time to visit Wengen?
After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Wengen. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Wengen in January
With 11°C, Wengen hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -7°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -19°C to a high of 6°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Wengen
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Wengen, 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 Wengen
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Wengen, 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 15 days of rain in Wengen.
Daily Snowfall in January in Wengen
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in January in Wengen, 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 Wengen
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Wengen, 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 Wengen Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Wengen, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Wengen Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Wengen, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in January in Wengen per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in January in Wengen, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in January for Wengen
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Average Weather in Wengen by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Wengen. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
