Verdict: Tough month
Montreux Weather in January
January is properly cold in Montreux, with highs of only 7°C (45°F). It's also the wet side of the calendar: rain falls on about 16 days, so build flexibility into plans. If your dates are flexible, most travelers will have a better time in Montreux outside January.
Average high
7°C / 45°F
Average low
2°C / 36°F
Rain days
~16
Precipitation
154 mm
What to pack for Montreux in January
- A proper warm jacket, and a hat for mornings
- Rain gear is non-negotiable — expect rain on roughly 16 days
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
January against the rest of the year
Warmest in Montreux: Aug (26°C / 79°F) · Coolest: Jan (7°C / 45°F) · Wettest: Jun (~18 rain days)
7°
2°
Jan
10°
2°
Feb
12°
3°
Mar
15°
5°
Apr
19°
10°
May
23°
14°
Jun
25°
16°
Jul
26°
17°
Aug
21°
14°
Sep
18°
10°
Oct
12°
6°
Nov
8°
3°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)