CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2023	Apr. 30, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (226,064)	$ (165,794)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	0	(1,976)
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale debt securities	7,444	(28,325)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	7,444	(30,301)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Snowflake Inc.	$ (218,620)	$ (196,095)