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Weather in Zürich for January 2026
Your guide to Zürich weather in January - trends and predictions
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Expect heavy snowfall in Zürich during January, with an average of 20 snowy days.
According to Zürich snow forecast for January 2026, 2 snowy days are expected until the end of the month. The closest date with snow is Wednesday, 28 January.Until now, January 2026 in Zürich is slightly cooler than the historical average by -1.6 °C.
The forecast for the upcoming days in Zürich predicts a temperature of 5.7 °C, which is slightly above the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Zürich at the beginning of January is 4.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to slightly decrease, reaching an average of 4.6 °C by the end of January.
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Temperatures
5
Dry days
6
Rainy days
20
Snow days
4°/-2°
Temperatures
12 km/h
Avg max wind
86 %
Avg humidity
Zürich Weather January
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Temperatures trend during January in Zürich
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January weather in Zürich day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan. |  Overcast | 6° /0° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 2 Jan. | Overcast | 7° /0° | 5.1 mm | 0.9 cm | |
| 3 Jan. |  Patchy rain possible | 5° /0° | 2.1 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 4 Jan. |  Cloudy | 5° /-2° | 2.9 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 5 Jan. | Overcast | 5° /-1° | 4.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 6 Jan. |  Light freezing rain | 3° /-2° | 3.9 mm | 1.1 cm | |
| 7 Jan. | Cloudy | 3° /-2° | 3.6 mm | 2.1 cm | |
| 8 Jan. | Overcast | 3° /-2° | 3.3 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| 9 Jan. |  Light rain | 4° /-2° | 5.6 mm | 0.8 cm | |
| 10 Jan. | Overcast | 1° /-3° | 6.7 mm | 3.5 cm | |
| 11 Jan. | Overcast | 2° /-5° | 1.4 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 12 Jan. | Overcast | 2° /-4° | 2.3 mm | 0.9 cm | |
| 13 Jan. |  Freezing fog | 3° /-3° | 2.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 14 Jan. |  Mist | 4° /-3° | 7.2 mm | 3.9 cm | |
| 15 Jan. |  Light snow | 4° /-4° | 4.3 mm | 2 cm | |
| 16 Jan. | Freezing fog | 2° /-4° | 0.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 17 Jan. |  Patchy moderate snow | 4° /-4° | 5.3 mm | 0.8 cm | |
| 18 Jan. | Overcast | 4° /-3° | 2.5 mm | 1.1 cm | |
| 19 Jan. | Overcast | 3° /-4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 20 Jan. | Cloudy | 3° /-5° | 0.7 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 21 Jan. | Light freezing rain | 3° /-4° | 0.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 22 Jan. | Overcast | 4° /-3° | 2.8 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 23 Jan. | Overcast | 4° /-2° | 3.3 mm | 0.7 cm | |
| 24 Jan. | Overcast | 5° /-1° | 0.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 25 Jan. |  Moderate snow | 6° /-1° | 2.3 mm | 1.1 cm | |
| 26 Jan. | Light rain | 5° /-1° | 1.7 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 27 Jan. |  Moderate or heavy snow showers | 4° /-2° | 4.7 mm | 0.7 cm | |
| 28 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 4° /-1° | 2.6 mm | 1.7 cm | |
| 29 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 3° /-2° | 3.2 mm | 2.3 cm | |
| 30 Jan. |  Partly cloudy | 5° /-4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 31 Jan. |  Sunny | 5° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Zürich in January is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Zürich forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Zürich in January - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Zürich during January?
Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 4° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.
How much rainfall should be expected in Zürich during January?
Significant rainfall exceeding 105.7 mm is expected in Zürich during January, occurring over more than 6 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Zürich in January 2026?
Zürich experiences an average snowfall of 22.88 cm during January, occurring over 20 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Zürich during January?
The average wind speed in Zürich during January is 12 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
Zürich snow forecast January 2026
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On average, Zürich sees 20 snowy days during January, with approximately 22.9 cm of total snowfall.
January rainfall patterns in Zürich
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Typically, Zürich has 6 rainy days in January with a total of 105.7 mm of rainfall.
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