Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
St. Moritz in January
This is the coldest month in St. Moritz: highs average 26°F (-4°C) and lows 9°F (-13°C), with about 2.2 in (55 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 44/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 26°F (-4°C)
- Avg low
- 9°F (-13°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.2 in (55 mm)
- Humidity
- 87%
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 46 min
- Comfort score
- 44/100 · Tough
What January feels like
Highs only reach about 26°F (-4°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 9°F (-13°C), so expect frost and ice.
Expect about 2.2 in (55 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Only about 8 h 46 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around January
January sits mid-table; the best months are July & August.
- Comfort holds steady from December (42 → 44/100).
- January sits inside the Dec – Mar window our Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz route recommends.
What to pack for January
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 9°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in St. Moritz in January
With highs near 26°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Hanselmann
Café and confectioner on Via Maistra since 1894, known for its Engadiner Nusstorte.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 26°F.
Segantini Museum
Stone-domed museum devoted to Giovanni Segantini, painter of the Engadine, holding his large Alpine Triptych.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 26°F.
Leaning Tower of St. Moritz
The 12th-century bell tower of the vanished St. Mauritius church, leaning about 5.5 degrees above the village.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Corviglia
St. Moritz's home ski mountain, reached by funicular from the village, with wide sunny runs and views over the lakes.
Lake St. Moritz
The lake freezes thick enough to host the Snow Polo World Cup in January and the White Turf horse races in February.
Nearby in January
- Andermatt in January~60 mi · highs 24°F, 2.9 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Bolzano in January~72 mi · highs 43°F, 1.3 in rain or snow · 10°C (18°F) warmer by day, drier
- Lucerne in January~82 mi · highs 40°F, 3.7 in rain or snow · 8°C (15°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Füssen in January~84 mi · highs 36°F, 3.6 in rain or snow · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,144 m to St. Moritz's ~1,830 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
St. Moritz in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit St. Moritz?
It's middling, scoring 44/100. The best months are July & August, at up to 78. Expect highs of 26°F (-4°C) and 2.2 in (55 mm) of rain or snow. January is inside the Dec – Mar window our Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz route recommends.
How cold is St. Moritz in January?
Average highs are 26°F (-4°C) and average lows 9°F (-13°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in St. Moritz in January?
Not much: about 2.2 in (55 mm) of rain or snow falls across January on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 44.5 in (1131 mm).
What should I pack for St. Moritz in January?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 9°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on St. Moritz
Routes in season in January
- Zermatt, Andermatt & St. Moritz Dec – Mar
Planning St. Moritz in January?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.