Laax weather in January

January in Laax: freezing, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Laax🇨🇭 Switzerland · Alps · Ski91
  1. 91Jan
  2. 83Feb
  3. 79Mar
  4. 59Apr
  5. 37May
  6. 17Jun
  7. 12Jul
  8. 14Aug
  9. 26Sep
  10. 45Oct
  11. 75Nov
  12. 87Dec

#1 of 12 months in Laax · #99 of 1413 destinations to visit in January · comfort 91/100 (tier S)

Days
0°C
Nights
-8°C
Wet days
13
Sun
5.8 h
Humidity
78%
Daylight
9 h
Laax, Switzerland
Photo: Thomas Forsberg · Pexels

Traveller notes on Laax in January

Forum posters name January and February as generally better ski windows here than the early or late season, with one visitor describing a late-January trip that landed on fresh snowfall from the prior two weeks combined with genuinely perfect weather and snow conditions. Posters are candid that conditions can differ sharply between the valley floor and the mountain top on the same day, and that strong wind can force much of the resort to close, leaving only the more sheltered Curnius-Laax sector operating. The standard practical advice: a multi-day pass makes more financial sense than day tickets since a full run of bad weather across several consecutive days is genuinely unlikely, while a single day-trip visitor should check conditions closely and be prepared to pay a premium if intermediate-level terrain is closed.
Tripadvisor community · January · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

Other months in Laax

Laax-forum reviews comparing summer and winter describe June as good timing overall, posters citing highs around seventeen degrees Celsius and lows near seven as comfortable for hiking and general sightseeing. Regulars call the wider Flims-Laax-Falera area worth exploring beyond the resort core, each of the three towns offering a slightly different character for a June base. Posters recommend checking current restaurant listings directly, several June-updated recommendations pointing toward specific local favorites worth prioritizing. Regulars call the resort genuinely a year-round destination rather than strictly a winter one, several reviewers describing summer visits as just as worthwhile as a ski trip. Posters recommend real layers regardless of a mild valley forecast, June evenings here turning cool fast once the sun drops behind the peaks. The record: 20.9C days feeling like 21C, 9.9C nights, an extraordinarily high 181.2mm across nearly 20 days and 78 percent humidity.
LaaxJuneRegular · June · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Laax-forum reviews on an April visit describe impressive coverage on this south-facing resort even during the second week of the month, posters calling this a real surprise given a below-average season overall. Regulars call coming earlier in the season a genuine advantage, conditions and crowds both considerably better than a late-April visit. Posters recommend checking current lift and terrain status directly before booking, April conditions here varying considerably by year and by how the winter went. Regulars call the wider Flims-Laax-Falera area worth comparing before choosing a base, each town offering a slightly different character. Posters recommend real spring-conditions layers regardless of a sunny forecast, mountain weather here shifting fast this time of year. The record: 11.4C days feeling like 10C, 1.3C nights, an extraordinarily high 107.4mm across nearly 15 days and 77 percent humidity.
LaaxAprilRegular · April · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Laax-forum reviews are direct that conditions here genuinely depend on the weather more than at some neighboring resorts, strong wind capable of closing large sections of the lift network beyond just the Casson area. Posters describe January and February as generally the stronger months compared to early or late season, though several reviews mention lift closures even during a peak-season visit when conditions turned unfavorable. Regulars call the difference between valley and summit weather considerable, a calm base village entirely compatible with genuinely rough conditions up top. Posters describe stark wind as capable of blowing snow off exposed terrain, visibly thinning coverage. Regulars recommend checking current lift status before planning a day around specific terrain. Posters call the terrain park a genuine highlight when conditions cooperate. The record: 3.4C days feeling like 0C, -4.9C nights, a notably high 51.9cm of fresh accumulation and 77 percent humidity.
LaaxFebruaryRegular · February · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Laax-forum reviews on late-August visits describe conditions as still genuinely warm and comfortable well into the month, one visitor calling the weather wonderful for hiking and lake time even as summer wound down. Posters are consistent this stretch of the Graubunden Alps runs comfortably through summer but is also called the wettest part of the year regionally, a real shower entirely possible even on an otherwise promising morning, with conditions capable of swinging from sunny and warm to cooler with a passing system on short notice. Regulars call the shift from a ski-focused winter identity to a genuine outdoor summer base a real surprise for first-time visitors expecting a quiet off-season town. Higher-altitude hikes and the area's lakes are both named strong August picks, with layers recommended regardless of how settled the morning looks. The record: 20.8C days feeling like 20C, 10.8C nights, an extraordinarily high 218mm across nearly 18 days and 82 percent humidity.
FlimsLaaxAugustRegular · August · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Laax climate normals — January

Daytime high0°C / 32°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-8°C / 18°F
Feels like (high)-4°C / 25°F
Rainfall103 mm / 4 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days13 days
Humidity78%💦 very humid
Dew point-7°C / 19°F
Sunshine5.8 h/day
Daylight9 h
Wind7 km/h / 4 mph
Snowfall90 cm / 35.4 in
Air quality (US AQI)33🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Laax in January

How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.

Peak crowdsLAAX OPEN, Christmas and New Year ski peak, Christmas holidays in Switzerland(estimated)

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Best months for Laax's weather

Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).

Best weatherLaax's weather peaks December–February, best around January.

January includes LAAX OPEN.

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What's on in Laax in January

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Festival

    LAAX OPEN

    10–20 Jan · usuallySporting eventCrowded

    The snowboard and freeski World Cup stop, run here every January for over a decade: halfpipe and slopestyle finals plus a music programme. Free to watch, and the resort is noticeably fuller for it. Source ↗

  • Season

    Ski season

    25 Nov – 15 Apr · usually

    Lifts across Flims, Laax and Falera run from late November to mid-April, with the Vorab glacier carrying the early weeks. The reputation is freestyle: four parks and a half-pipe kept in shape all season. Source ↗

  • Holiday

    Christmas and New Year ski peak

    20 Dec – 6 Jan · usuallyChristmas & New YearCrowdedBook early

    The fortnight from Christmas to early January is the busiest of the ski winter. Hotels and chalets book out months ahead, often with minimum stays, rates are at their highest and lift queues at their longest. Source ↗

  • Season

    Snow season

    Ski season

    About 90 cm of snow falls in the month.

    from the climate normals

What's on around the world in January →

Nearby, and something's on

Within 300 km of Laax — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.

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Laax in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Laax?
January in Laax: freezing, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Laax on SeasonMap's comfort score (91/100).
What is the weather like in Laax in January?
In January, Laax averages a daily high of -0.1°C and a low of -7.9°C, with about 102.7 mm of rain over roughly 13.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Laax in January?
Laax has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in January.
Does it snow in Laax in January?
Laax sees roughly 90 cm of snowfall in January.

Within 300 km: St. Moritz's Snow Polo World Cup around 18–30 Jan, and Grindelwald's World Snow Festival on 19–24 Jan.