Verdict: Tough month
St. Moritz Weather in January
January is deep-winter territory in St. Moritz — daily highs around -2°C (28°F) and lows near -11°C (12°F). Expect showers on roughly 11 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. If your dates are flexible, most travelers will have a better time in St. Moritz outside January.
Average high
-2°C / 28°F
Average low
-11°C / 12°F
Rain days
~11
Precipitation
64 mm
What to pack for St. Moritz in January
- Full winter kit — insulated coat, gloves, warm hat
- A packable rain shell or compact umbrella earns its space
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
January against the rest of the year
Warmest in St. Moritz: Jul (17°C / 63°F) · Coolest: Jan (-2°C / 28°F) · Wettest: May (~14 rain days)
-2°
-11°
Jan
1°
-8°
Feb
1°
-8°
Mar
4°
-5°
Apr
8°
0°
May
14°
4°
Jun
17°
7°
Jul
17°
6°
Aug
12°
3°
Sep
8°
0°
Oct
3°
-6°
Nov
-1°
-9°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)