When to go · Saint Gallen
Saint Gallen in January
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Sep, Dec for the Christmas market). Across Switzerland: Prime ski month with cold, clear days; Plateau cities foggy; WEF closes Davos mid-month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 2°C36°F / −4°C25°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- Medium
- Switzerland overall
- Prices
- High
- Switzerland overall
Verdict
GoodSwitzerland month rating
Outside the best window (May–Sep, Dec for the Christmas market). Across Switzerland: Prime ski month with cold, clear days; Plateau cities foggy; WEF closes Davos mid-month.
Weather in January
- Saint GallenHighs around 2 °C, lows around -4 °C, rain on about 10 daysHighs around 36 °F, lows around 25 °F, rain on about 10 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.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast