CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2023	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (797,526)	$ (679,948)	$ (539,102)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(1,367)	(918)	118
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale debt securities	(20,619)	(15,807)	105
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(21,986)	(16,725)	223
Comprehensive loss attributable to Snowflake Inc.	$ (819,512)	$ (696,673)	$ (538,879)