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Zurich, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland

Zurich in January

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. The best months for Zurich are June, July, August and September. In January, cold, pack a proper winter coat, hat and gloves; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time.
Avg temp
1°C
Rainfall
109 mm
Crowds
Quieter
~Cost/day
$150
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Weather and what to pack

In January, Zurich is typically cold, pack a proper winter coat, hat and gloves; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing. Average temperatures sit around 1°C with about 109mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Zurich in January

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Zurich metropolitan area
The European Metropolitan Region of Zurich (EMRZ), also Greater Zurich Area, the metropolitan area surrounding Zurich, is one of Europe’s economically strongest areas and Switzerla
ACentauri Solar Racing
aCentauri Solar Racing is a student-led team based in Zurich that designs and builds their own solar race cars to compete in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in Australia. It
History of Zurich
Zurich has been continuously inhabited since Roman times. The vicus of Turicum was established in AD 90, at the site of an existing Gaulish (Helvetic) settlement.
Eurovapor
Eurovapor is a European association of railway fans dedicated to the preservation of steam locomotives and historic railway vehicles, based in Switzerland.
Local food tour of Zurich
Taste the signature dishes of Zurich.
Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.

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Zurich in January: FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Zurich?+

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. Zurich's best months are generally June, July, August and September.

What is the weather like in Zurich in January?+

Expect average temperatures around 1°C. Rainfall averages about 109mm for the month. In short, cold, pack a proper winter coat, hat and gloves; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

What should I pack for Zurich in January?+

Based on the typical January weather: cold, pack a proper winter coat, hat and gloves; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

What is there to do in Zurich in January?+

Popular things to do include Zurich metropolitan area, ACentauri Solar Racing, History of Zurich and Eurovapor. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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