Orsières Weather in January

What's the weather like in Orsières (Valais) in January 2024?

The climate in Orsières during January can be summarized as cold and a little damp.

January is in the winter in Orsières and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (32°F), whilst at night -6°C (22°F) is normal.

Orsières weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -0.2°C 31.7°F
Nightly temperature -5.9°C 21.5°F
Average temperature -3°C 26.6°F
Daily sunshine 3.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 82 mm 3.2 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 11°C 51.8°F
Humidity 74%
Windspeed 13kph 8 mph

On average January is the 3rd driest month of the year in Orsières with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Orsières

Orsières average temperature in January

January rainfall

Orsières average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Orsières 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 Orsières in January 2024.

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Orsières weather stats

Orsières weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.9°C 66°F
Driest month: March 78mm 3.1ins
Sunniest month: July 8.2hrs
Coldest month: January -0.3°C 31.5°F
Wettest month: August 117mm 4.6ins
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