When to go · Glarus
Glarus in January
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (road over Klausen pass closed, limited bus service).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) / −4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Medium
- Switzerland overall
- Prices
- High
- Switzerland overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (road over Klausen pass closed, limited bus service).
Is another month better than January?
January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in January
- GlarusHighs around 2 °C (36 °F), lows around -4 °C (25 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 36 °F (2 °C), lows around 25 °F (-4 °C), 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 Glarus, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Avoid
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Jun: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
Jan: -4 °C (25 °F)25 °F (-4 °C)
Jun: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 6 (better)
Jun: 9
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 (road over Klausen pass closed, limited bus service).
June: Inside Glarus's best window: Jun–Sep.
Glarus: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings