Malbun (Liechtenstein) weather in January

January in Malbun: freezing, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take well below freezing.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Malbun Liechtenstein · Alps · Ski92
  1. 92Jan
  2. 89Feb
  3. 83Mar
  4. 74Apr
  5. 50May
  6. 18Jun
  7. 15Jul
  8. 12Aug
  9. 29Sep
  10. 48Oct
  11. 77Nov
  12. 87Dec

#1 of 12 months in Malbun · #73 of 1413 destinations to visit in January · comfort 92/100 (tier S)

Days
-2°C
Nights
-11°C
Wet days
16
Sun
5.7 h
Humidity
74%
Daylight
9 h
Malbun, Liechtenstein
Photo: Josh Withers · Pexels

Traveller notes on Malbun in January

Forum posters describe January as genuinely cold, with much of the ski area sitting in shade for long stretches of the day - conditions posters describe as icy as a result, with temperatures capable of dropping to around -15C. Posters consistently call Malbun a great option for a weekend rather than a full week, given how small the resort is (topping out around 1,600m, modest by wider Alpine standards) - skiing and some trekking are about the extent of what's on offer beyond that. Posters do rate it highly for beginners and families specifically, citing a well-organized ski and snowboard school, good local infrastructure and a manageable, uncrowded scale that makes it easy to get oriented quickly.
Tripadvisor community · January · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

Other months in Malbun

Malbun-forum threads on an August visit recommend timing a trip around FurstenFest on the fifteenth if possible, posters describing the national celebration and its fireworks as a genuine August highlight countrywide. Regulars call the resort a real draw for hikers this month, plenty of marked mountain routes reachable directly from the village. Posters recommend the area for anyone not interested in the winter lifts specifically, summer visitors describing a genuinely pleasant, low-key alternative to the winter crowds. Regulars call Malbun compact enough to pair easily with a Vaduz day trip, the whole country small enough for both in a short stay. Posters recommend real layers for the evening regardless of a warm afternoon, mountain air here cooling fast after dark. The record: 17.3C days feeling like 17C, 7.5C nights, an extraordinarily high 223.6mm across nearly 19 days and 79 percent humidity.
MalbunAugustRegular · August · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Malbun-forum threads on a mid-April visit are direct that the ski season has typically already closed by this point, posters calling the resort considerably quieter than its winter peak. Regulars describe the village as small even by ski-town standards, limited dining and shop options once the lifts stop for the season. Posters call the surrounding trails still snow-covered at elevation this early in spring, proper boots and poles recommended for anyone hiking rather than assuming a clear path. Regulars describe Malbun's modest 1,600 meter base as considerably more weather-variable than higher Alpine resorts, conditions shifting fast with any system. Posters recommend checking current trail status locally before a higher route this time of year. Regulars call the valley worth a visit regardless of season, the drive up from Vaduz itself scenic. The record: 6.5C days feeling like 4C, -2.7C nights, an extraordinarily high 131.5mm across over 15 days and 73 percent humidity.
MalbunAprilRegular · April · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Malbun-forum threads on the resort describe it as Liechtenstein's genuinely small but worthwhile winter identity, most posters comparing it favorably to neighboring Austrian and Swiss resorts for a quieter, relaxed pace despite the modest scale. Regulars are direct September sits well outside that season, the mountain instead offering hiking and sledding-adjacent activities through the valley. Posters describe daytime conditions as comfortable for walking, evenings turning noticeably cool enough at this elevation that a proper layer is standing advice regardless of how mild the afternoon felt. A real shower is possible on any given day, mountain weather here shifting meaningfully within a few hours. Regulars recommend the short bus from Vaduz as an easy, car-free way to reach the village. Posters call the alpine scenery worth the visit regardless of season. The record: 13.6C days feeling like 12C, 4.3C nights, an extraordinarily high 164mm across over 16 days and 82 percent humidity.
MalbunSeptemberRegular · September · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Malbun-forum threads on skiing here describe February as deep, reliable winter at this 1,600-meter elevation, cold enough that posters call proper thermal layers non-negotiable regardless of how sunny the forecast looks. One glowing review calls the resort a literal winter wonderland this time of year, snow-covered slopes and genuinely quiet compared to the bigger, more famous Alpine resorts nearby in Austria and Switzerland. Posters describe Malbun as a smaller, more low-key alternative for families or anyone wanting shorter lift lines over big vertical drops, the whole village walkable and compact. Regulars note the cold at this altitude is a dry, still cold on a calm day rather than a biting wind chill, though conditions can shift fast if weather rolls in over the surrounding peaks. The record: a frigid 1.3C by day dropping to -8.4C at night, 95mm across 12.5 days, a notably high 66.4cm of fresh snowfall and 74 percent humidity.
MalbunFebruaryRegular · February · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Malbun climate normals — January

Daytime high-2°C / 29°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-11°C / 13°F
Feels like (high)-5°C / 23°F
Rainfall135 mm / 5.3 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days16 days
Humidity74%💧 humid
Dew point-11°C / 13°F
Sunshine5.7 h/day
Daylight9 h
Wind7 km/h / 4 mph
Snowfall121.9 cm / 48 in
Air quality (US AQI)34🍃 good

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

Crowds in Malbun 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.

Quiettravelers describe it as quiet, school holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it

Sourced from traveler notes: “…owboard school, good local infrastructure and a manageable, uncrowded scale that makes it easy to get oriented quickly.” — Tripadvisor community

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Best months for Malbun'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 weatherMalbun's weather peaks December–February, best around January.

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What's on in Malbun in January

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

  • Season

    Ski season

    15 Dec – 6 Apr · usually

    Liechtenstein's only ski area runs from about mid-December to the first week of April: four lifts, a handful of runs, and the whole country's schoolchildren learning on them. Strong wind stops the top chair.

  • Season

    Snow season

    Ski season

    About 122 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 Malbun — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.

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Malbun in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Malbun?
January in Malbun: freezing, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take well below freezing. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Malbun on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
What is the weather like in Malbun in January?
In January, Malbun averages a daily high of -1.7°C and a low of -10.8°C, with about 135.1 mm of rain over roughly 15.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Malbun in January?
Malbun has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in January.
Does it snow in Malbun in January?
Malbun sees roughly 121.9 cm of snowfall in January.

Within 300 km: St. Moritz's Snow Polo World Cup around 18–30 Jan, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen's New Year ski jumping on 30 Dec – 2 Jan.