The month in detail
What to expect in January
Off-season for skiing Laax-Flims — lifts are closed. Consider hiking, mountain biking or summer activities at altitude.
January ranks 10 out of 12 months in Laax-Flims. Compared to December: −2°C daytime.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
2 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
-9°
Daylight
8.7h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 24
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Is January the right month?
The best month in Laax-Flims is August (7.5/10), 6.5 pts higher than January.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
Stay
Hotels & rentals · Laax-Flims
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Flights
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a mountain stay.
Country · Switzerland
🗣️LanguageGerman
💶CurrencySwiss Franc (Fr)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘVery expensive · 5/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeAlpine mountain climate
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 21°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 0°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘMay · 47%
🏔️ Mountain stay
⛰️Village altitude1100 m
🎿Ski area1100 → 3018 m
⛷️Ski seasonDec → May
🥾Hiking seasonJun → Sep
🧗High mountains ⓘGuide recommended
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Other destinations in January
If January doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Laax-Flims ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
SwitzerlandAlpine mountain climate climate with a 7.5 → 1.0 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
46.84°N · 9.26°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Laax-Flims?
It depends on the activity. For skiing: March (ski score 8.2/10). For hiking/summer: March (8.2/10, 6.0°C).
Can you ski in Laax-Flims in winter?
Yes, it's peak ski season. Average ski score December–February: 7.5/10. Cold temperatures (0°C max in January) and frequent snowfall.
Is it warm in Laax-Flims in summer?
In March, temperatures average 6.0°C. Best period for hiking and outdoor activities.
What is the wettest month in Laax-Flims?
May is the wettest month with May has the lowest climate score of the year.
Do you need sun protection in Laax-Flims in January?
The average UV index reaches 2 in January in Laax-Flims (low), with about 8.7h of daylight. No protection needed.