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Schellenberg Weather in January

Schellenberg in January

The short of it: Schellenberg in January averages a high of 4 °C (40 °F) and a low of -2 °C (28 °F), with 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 8 h 53 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -2° · rain 65 mm · daylight 8 h 53 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: June & August

January in Schellenberg brings afternoons near 4° and nights around -2°, with about 65 mm of rain over the month. Schellenberg's coldest stretch of the year, 4° by day and -2° by night. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 53 min in mid-January, 23 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates January 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Schellenberg runs warmer than most and drier than most in January. Feldkirch, 4 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

January in Schellenberg, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° colder, 14 mm less rain
Versus February
2° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 53 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
FeldkirchVorarlberg4 km E5°-2°68 mm
HohenemsVorarlberg18 km NE4°-2°76 mm
LustenauVorarlberg23 km NNE4°-2°69 mm
Sankt GallenSaint Gallen25 km NNW4°-2°60 mm
DornbirnVorarlberg25 km NE4°-2°75 mm
HerisauAppenzell Ausserrhoden27 km NW4°-2°63 mm
GossauSaint Gallen30 km NW4°-2°63 mm
BregenzVorarlberg34 km NNE4°-1°70 mm

The Almanac · Schellenberg Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
January
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Schellenberg's coldest stretch of the year, 4° by day and -2° by night. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Schellenberg by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-2°65 mm6 km/h8 h 53 min✦✦
February6°-2°60 mm7 km/h10 h 12 min✦✦
March11°2°73 mm8 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦
April16°5°70 mm8 km/h13 h 33 min✦✦✦
May20°10°112 mm8 km/h15 h 4 min✦✦✦
June23°13°125 mm7 km/h15 h 54 min✦✦✦
July24°14°134 mm7 km/h15 h 33 min✦✦✦
August24°14°141 mm6 km/h14 h 13 min✦✦✦
September19°11°103 mm6 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October15°7°82 mm6 km/h10 h 46 min✦✦
November9°3°85 mm6 km/h9 h 15 min✦
December5°0°79 mm6 km/h8 h 30 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Schellenberg in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Schellenberg in January?

Days average 4 °C (40 °F) and nights -2 °C (28 °F), with about 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. Schellenberg's coldest stretch of the year, 4° by day and -2° by night. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is January a good time to visit Schellenberg?

The Almanac gives January 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and August.

How long are the days in Schellenberg in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 8 h 53 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 30 min in December to 15 h 54 min in June.

Does it snow in Schellenberg in January?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in January.

What should I pack for Schellenberg in January?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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