When to go · La Chaux-de-Fonds
La Chaux-de-Fonds in January
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Oct). Across Switzerland: Prime ski month with cold, clear days; Plateau cities foggy; WEF closes Davos mid-month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) / −2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Medium
- Switzerland overall
- Prices
- High
- Switzerland overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Oct). Across Switzerland: Prime ski month with cold, clear days; Plateau cities foggy; WEF closes Davos mid-month.
Is another month better than January?
January is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in January
- La Chaux-de-FondsHighs around 5 °C (41 °F), lows around -2 °C (28 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 41 °F (5 °C), lows around 28 °F (-2 °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 La Chaux-de-Fonds, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
May: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Jan: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
May: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 6 (better)
May: 10
Crowds
Jan: Medium
May: Low
Prices
Jan: High
May: Low
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
May: 0
January: Outside the best window (May–Oct). Across Switzerland: Prime ski month with cold, clear days; Plateau cities foggy; WEF closes Davos mid-month.
May: Inside La Chaux-de-Fonds's best window: May–Oct.
La Chaux-de-Fonds: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings