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Sion in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (many hotels close, limited bus service).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
3°C (37°F) / −3°C (27°F)
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
Medium
Switzerland overall
Prices
High
Switzerland overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Sion

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (many hotels close, limited bus service).

Is another month better than January?

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • SionHighs around 3 °C (37 °F), lows around -3 °C (27 °F), rain on about 8 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 Sion, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Avoid

    Jun: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 3 °C (37 °F)

    Jun: 24 °C (75 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: -3 °C (27 °F)

    Jun: 13 °C (55 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 8 (better)

    Jun: 13

  • Crowds

    Jan: Medium

    Jun: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: High

    Jun: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Jun: 0

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (many hotels close, limited bus service).

June: Inside Sion's best window: Jun–Sep.

Sion: 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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