Engelberg Weather in January

What's the weather like in Engelberg (Obwalden) in January 2024?

The climate in Engelberg during January can be summarized as cold and wet.

January is in the winter in Engelberg and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (26°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.

Engelberg weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -3.6°C 25.5°F
Nightly temperature -8.8°C 16.2°F
Average temperature -6.2°C 20.8°F
Daily sunshine 3.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 120 mm 4.7 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 11°C 51.8°F
Humidity 70%
Windspeed 19.8kph 12 mph

On average January is the 4th driest month of the year in Engelberg with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Engelberg

Engelberg average temperature in January

January rainfall

Engelberg average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Engelberg average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Engelberg in January 2024.

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Engelberg weather stats

Engelberg weather statistics
Hottest month: July 11.7°C 53.1°F
Driest month: February 107mm 4.2ins
Sunniest month: October 5.6hrs
Coldest month: January -3.7°C 25.3°F
Wettest month: August 190mm 7.5ins
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