Weather in Valais for January 2026
With an average of 2 snowy days, Valais usually enjoys a light touch of snow in January.
According to Valais snow forecast for January 2026, 1 snowy day is expected at the beginning of January at Thursday, 1 January.The forecast for the coming days of January 2026 predicts a temperature of -8 °C , which is warmer than usual.
In general, the average temperature in Valais at the beginning of January is -6.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of -3 °C by the end of January.
The climate of Valais in January is notably wet, with an average of 13 rainy days, and a total of 382.3 mm of precipitation.
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Valais Weather January
What’s the Weather Like in Valais This January?
Temperatures trend during January in Valais
January weather in Valais day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan. |  Partly cloudy | -14° /-20° | 0.1 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 2 Jan. |  Sunny | -10° /-20° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 3 Jan. |  Light freezing rain | -3° /-10° | 5.5 mm | 3.7 cm | |
| 4 Jan. |  Patchy moderate snow | -3° /-11° | 3.7 mm | 2.2 cm | |
| 5 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -3° /-11° | 2.1 mm | 1.1 cm | |
| 6 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -5° /-13° | 2.1 mm | 1.6 cm | |
| 7 Jan. | Sunny | -6° /-14° | 1.7 mm | 1.2 cm | |
| 8 Jan. | Patchy moderate snow | -5° /-13° | 2.6 mm | 1.1 cm | |
| 9 Jan. |  Overcast | -6° /-13° | 3 mm | 1.8 cm | |
| 10 Jan. | Overcast | -6° /-14° | 6 mm | 4.3 cm | |
| 11 Jan. | Sunny | -4° /-14° | 0.6 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| 12 Jan. | Sunny | -4° /-13° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 13 Jan. | Sunny | -3° /-11° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 14 Jan. | Partly cloudy | -1° /-10° | 0.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 15 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -2° /-11° | 1.3 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| 16 Jan. | Sunny | -5° /-14° | 0.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 17 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -5° /-12° | 3 mm | 1.9 cm | |
| 18 Jan. | Sunny | -4° /-13° | 1.1 mm | 0.7 cm | |
| 19 Jan. | Sunny | -6° /-16° | 2.7 mm | 1.9 cm | |
| 20 Jan. | Overcast | -7° /-16° | 0.5 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 21 Jan. | Sunny | -6° /-14° | 1.6 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| 22 Jan. |  Moderate or heavy snow showers | -4° /-11° | 5.1 mm | 3.7 cm | |
| 23 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -3° /-13° | 3.2 mm | 2 cm | |
| 24 Jan. | Overcast | -3° /-10° | 0.8 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| 25 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -4° /-11° | 0.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 26 Jan. |  Cloudy | -5° /-12° | 2.4 mm | 1.6 cm | |
| 27 Jan. | Sunny | -3° /-11° | 5.3 mm | 3.4 cm | |
| 28 Jan. | Sunny | -3° /-10° | 7.1 mm | 4.6 cm | |
| 29 Jan. | Sunny | -2° /-10° | 1.6 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| 30 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -1° /-8° | 0.7 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 31 Jan. | Light freezing rain | -3° /-11° | 1.1 mm | 0.4 cm | |
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Valais weather in January vs December vs February
| December | January | February | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Sunny | Sunny | Sunny |
| Temperatures | 0°/-15° | 0°/-17° | 2°/-13° |
| Rainfall | 410 mm | 382 mm | 176 mm |
| Snowfall | 259 cm | 231 cm | 101 cm |
| Wind | 11.4 km/h | 12 km/h | 11.3 km/h |
| Humidity | 72% | 71% | 73% |
| Rainy days | 9 days | 13 days | 6 days |
| Snow days | 4 days | 2 days | 7 days |
| Dry days | 18 days | 16 days | 16 days |
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Valais in January - FAQ
What to pack to Valais in January?
As you prepare for your trip to Valais in January, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Valais, during January, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Thermal Wear: Base layers for cold destinations
- All-Weather Jacket: Waterproof and breathable
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Insulated Boots: For snowy and extremely cold temperatures
- Accessories
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
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