Monthly climate guide
Lausanne weather in January
With highs near 2°C (35°F) and lows around -5°C (23°F), January feels freezing in Lausanne. Rainfall averages about 99 mm (wet) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- January brings mid-winter to Lausanne.
- Just 80 km apart, but Lausanne runs about 2°C cooler than Bern this month.
- Expect more cloud than at any other time of year.
- Nights often drop below freezing (average low -5°C), so expect frost and icy mornings.
January is typically Lausanne's coolest month.
Avg high
2°C
35°F
Avg low
-5°C
23°F
Rainfall
99 mm
wet
Humidity
86%
relative
Sky
77%
cloud · often cloudy
Lausanne weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C / 35°F | -5°C / 23°F | 99 mm | 86% | 77% |
| February | 3°C / 37°F | -5°C / 23°F | 72 mm | 84% | 73% |
| March | 8°C / 46°F | -1°C / 30°F | 70 mm | 80% | 66% |
| April | 12°C / 54°F | 3°C / 37°F | 81 mm | 77% | 67% |
| May | 15°C / 59°F | 6°C / 42°F | 137 mm | 79% | 71% |
| June | 19°C / 67°F | 11°C / 51°F | 122 mm | 77% | 66% |
| July | 22°C / 71°F | 13°C / 55°F | 118 mm | 73% | 58% |
| August | 22°C / 72°F | 12°C / 54°F | 100 mm | 71% | 56% |
| September | 18°C / 65°F | 9°C / 48°F | 77 mm | 75% | 58% |
| October | 14°C / 57°F | 5°C / 41°F | 95 mm | 79% | 66% |
| November | 8°C / 46°F | 1°C / 33°F | 88 mm | 83% | 73% |
| December | 3°C / 38°F | -3°C / 26°F | 111 mm | 83% | 74% |
What to pack for January
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is January a good time to visit Lausanne?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Lausanne →Other Switzerland cities in January
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Lausanne in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Lausanne?
January is cool in Lausanne, with highs around 2°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Lausanne in January?
Average highs are about 2°C (35°F) and average lows about -5°C (23°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Lausanne in January?
Lausanne typically gets around 99 mm of rain in January — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Lausanne (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.