St. Moritz weather in January

January in St. Moritz: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.

#6 of 12 months in St. Moritz · #251 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 74/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

St. Moritz climate normals — January

Daytime high-5°C / 23°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-13°C / 9°F
Feels like (high)-9°C / 16°F
Rainfall65 mm / 2.6 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days9 days
Humidity77%💦 very humid
Dew point-11°C / 11°F
Sunshine6.6 h/day
Daylight9.1 h
Wind9 km/h / 6 mph
Snowfall79.6 cm / 31.3 in
Air quality (US AQI)37🍃 good

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

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St. Moritz in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit St. Moritz?
January in St. Moritz: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for St. Moritz on SeasonMap's comfort score (74/100).
What is the weather like in St. Moritz in January?
In January, St. Moritz averages a daily high of -5°C and a low of -12.7°C, with about 65 mm of rain over roughly 9.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in St. Moritz in January?
St. Moritz has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in January.
Does it snow in St. Moritz in January?
St. Moritz sees roughly 79.6 cm of snowfall in January.

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