When to go · Saas-Fee
Saas-Fee in January
Great month. Inside Saas-Fee's best window: Jul–Sep for hiking; Dec–Apr for skiing; the glacier ski area also opens in summer.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- −1°C30°F / −8°C18°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Medium
- Switzerland overall
- Prices
- High
- Switzerland overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Saas-Fee
Inside Saas-Fee's best window: Jul–Sep for hiking; Dec–Apr for skiing; the glacier ski area also opens in summer.
Weather in January
- Saas-FeeHighs around -1 °C, lows around -8 °C, rain on about 9 daysHighs around 30 °F, lows around 18 °F, rain on about 9 days
- Valais and Engadin, Switzerland · Zermatt, Saas-Fee, Verbier, St Moritzbest weather
The sunniest and driest Alpine valleys; high resorts keep snow into April. Lifts close in May and November.
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.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings