Zurich · January
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 40°F, low 29°F. Layering becomes the workout. Humidity averages 84% — the limiting factor on most runs. Expect 18 rain days — plan around the radar. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
40° / 29°F
Humidity
84%
Rain days
18/mo
Wind
8 mph
What January feels like in Zurich
Sunrise
09:06
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:04
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Zurich in January
The kit for January in Zurich: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
January vs the surrounding months
vs December
-2° avg high
+1 rain days
Zurich in December →
January
40°F avg high
18 rain days
Best: midday
vs February
-5° avg high
+3 rain days
Zurich in February →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Zurich in January?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Zurich in January?+
Average high 40°F, average low 29°F.
How does January compare to surrounding months in Zurich?+
Compared to December (avg high 42°F), January is cooler. Compared to February (avg high 45°F), January is cooler.
Does it rain often in Zurich in January?+
Expect about 18 measurable rain days in January, on average.