Fribourg in January

3.8out of 10

Not the best time

Cold: highs around 3°C. Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days.

3°CAvg high
-4°CAvg low
13Rainy days (101 mm)
8:44 hDaylight
08:19Sunrise · 17:03 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cold: highs around 3°C
  • Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days
  • Nights fall to about -4°C
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±5.3 days)

What to wear and pack

  • Winter coat, hat and scarf
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella
  • Gloves for freezing mornings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in January varies a lot between years (±5.3 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

3° -4° J 4° -4° F 8° 0° M 12° 2° A 16° 7° M 20° 10° J 22° 12° J 22° 12° A 17° 8° S 13° 5° O 7° 0° N 3° -3° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 3°C-4°C101 mm 13– – 3.8
February 4°C-4°C93 mm 11– – 4.2
March 8°C0°C99 mm 13– – 4.9
April 12°C2°C107 mm 14– – 5.4
May 16°C7°C157 mm 17– – 5.5
June 20°C10°C150 mm 17– – 6.1
July 22°C12°C159 mm 16– – 6.5
August 22°C12°C150 mm 16– – 6.6
September 17°C8°C117 mm 13– – 6.5
October 13°C5°C104 mm 12– – 5.8
November 7°C0°C111 mm 13– – 4.5
December 3°C-3°C118 mm 14– – 3.7

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Fribourg in January?

Daytime highs average 3°C and nights about -4°C.

When is the best time to visit Fribourg?

The best months are August, July, September, June.