Zürich weather in January
January in Zürich: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Zürich · #479 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 50/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Zürich climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 4°C / 40°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -2°C / 29°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Rainfall | 103 mm / 4.1 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -1°C / 29°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 36.9 cm / 14.5 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 42 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Zürich in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Zürich?
- January in Zürich: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Zürich on SeasonMap's comfort score (50/100).
- What is the weather like in Zürich in January?
- In January, Zürich averages a daily high of 4.2°C and a low of -1.7°C, with about 102.9 mm of rain over roughly 13.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Zürich in January?
- Zürich has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in January.
- Does it snow in Zürich in January?
- Zürich sees roughly 36.9 cm of snowfall in January.