Climate guide for Balzers, Liechtenstein

Balzers in January

Weather, crowds & best time to visit

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January · Liechtenstein

Best time to visit Balzers in January Weather, crowds & prices

Weather in Balzers in January

Average temperature -5°C, 61 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).

January score

3.1/10

Ranked #10 of 12 months

Full year for Balzers
Avg temp
-5°C
Rainfall
61 mm
Humidity
83%
Days with 6h+ sun
0
Crowd Density
Quiet / Uncrowded
Average Expenses
$$ · Moderate Cost ($$)

January in Balzers scores 3.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around -5°C, 61 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.

Balzers is a southern Liechtenstein village beneath the Gutenberg Castle, with vineyards, Rhine-valley views, and easy access to Alpine walking routes.

January in Balzers — the hardest end of the year

January averages -5°C (23°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

At 61 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.7 hours of daylight.

It scores 3.1/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 7.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Flexible dates? August scores 4.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

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Frequently asked

What is the weather like in Balzers in January?
In January, Balzers averages -5°C, 61 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.1/10.
Is January a good time to visit Balzers?
January earns a 3.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
How much does it rain in Balzers in January?
Expect about 61 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

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