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Hermance in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Apr (cold, limited beach opening).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
5°C (41°F) / −1°C (30°F)
average high / low
Rain days
6
Crowds
Medium
Switzerland overall
Prices
High
Switzerland overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Hermance

Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Apr (cold, limited beach opening).

Is another month better than January?

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • HermanceHighs around 5 °C (41 °F), lows around -1 °C (30 °F), rain on about 6 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Switzerland overall
Medium
Prices · Switzerland overall
High

Switzerland overall: Prime ski month with cold, clear days; Plateau cities foggy; WEF closes Davos mid-month.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Hermance, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Avoid

    May: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 5 °C (41 °F)

    May: 20 °C (68 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: -1 °C (30 °F)

    May: 11 °C (52 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 6 (better)

    May: 9

  • Crowds

    Jan: Medium

    May: Low

  • Prices

    Jan: High

    May: Low

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    May: 0

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Apr (cold, limited beach opening).

May: Inside Hermance's best window: May–Sep.

Hermance: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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