Weather in the French Alps in january 2025

Here, you have access to the weather forecast for january for most popular cities in Rhône-Alpes. These predictions are statistics for the month of january from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather mentioned.



Where to go in the French Alps in january?

Where to go in the French Alps in january: destination map

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Where to go in january based on the weather?

Haute-Savoie
(Annecy (Haute-Savoie), Chamonix, La Clusaz...)
very bad weather
31°F to 41°F
Hautes-Alpes
(Les Orres, Gap (Hautes-Alpes), Briançon...)
very bad weather
32°F to 47°F
Isère
(Grenoble (Isère), Alpe d'Huez, Charmant Som...)
very bad weather
32°F to 40°F
Savoie
(Aix-les-Bains, Val Thorens, Tignes...)
very bad weather
27°F to 45°F


Where should you go in the French Alps in january when it comes to the weather?

Remember:
The climate in the French Alps in january is very bad across the board.

The month of january is one of the worst month for visiting Rhône-Alpes. The climate in Ardèche, Annecy (Haute-Savoie), Aix-les-Bains, Annonay, Thonon-les-Bains, Bourg-en-Bresse (Ain), Lyon, Savoy, Roanne, Chamonix, Saint-Etienne, Grenoble (Isère), Chambéry, Drôme and Montélimar and everywhere in the country is ver bad. It's cold, the sun is not there all the time and you take the risk of getting wet by rain very regularly wherever you go.


Climate in the French Alps in january

Climate in Grenoble (Isère) in january

In the month of january, maximum temperature is 40°F and minimum temperature is 31°F (for an average temperature of 36°F). The climate is rather cold in this location in the month of january. Plan a sweater! With 8.5in over 10 days, you risk getting wet slightly during your holidays. But this is pretty reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.

January
Average temperature 36°F
Highest temperature 40°F
Lowest temperature 31°F
Rainfall 8.5in
Number of days with rainfall 10 day(s)
(33%)
Humidity 91%
Daily sunshine hours 7
Cloud cover 48%
Length of day 09:09
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad
more information about the climate in Grenoble (Isère) in january

Climate in Aix-les-Bains in january

In the month of january, the mean temperature in Aix-les-Bains is 38°F (maximum temperature is 45°F and minimum temperature is 31°F). The climate is rather more than very fresh in that area in january. Plan to cover you well! With 7.3in over 9 days, you risk getting wet slightly during your journey. But this is pretty reasonably and it will not be continuous.

January
Average temperature 38°F
Highest temperature 45°F
Lowest temperature 31°F
Rainfall 7.3in
Number of days with rainfall 9 day(s)
(28%)
Humidity 88%
Daily sunshine hours 8
Cloud cover 43%
Length of day 09:06
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad
more information about the climate in Aix-les-Bains in january

Climate in Alpe d'Huez in january

In the month of january, maximum temperature is 32°F and minimum temperature is 23°F (for an average temperature of 29°F). The climate is icy here in the month of january. Bring warm clothes!. With 7.1in over 9 days, rainfall can happen during your stay. But this is moderate and it will not be continuous.

January
Average temperature 29°F
Highest temperature 32°F
Lowest temperature 23°F
Rainfall 7.1in
Number of days with rainfall 9 day(s)
(28%)
Humidity 93%
Daily sunshine hours 7
Cloud cover 47%
Length of day 09:10
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad
more information about the climate in Alpe d'Huez in january

Climate in Annecy (Haute-Savoie) in january

In the month of january, maximum temperature is 41°F and minimum temperature is 27°F (for an average temperature of 34°F). The climate is quite cold here in the month of january. Plan to cover you well! With 7.4in over 9 days, you will experience some showers for your holidays. But this is pretty moderate and it is only of temporary showers.

January
Average temperature 34°F
Highest temperature 41°F
Lowest temperature 27°F
Rainfall 7.4in
Number of days with rainfall 9 day(s)
(29%)
Humidity 90%
Daily sunshine hours 7
Cloud cover 44%
Length of day 09:04
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad
more information about the climate in Annecy (Haute-Savoie) in january

Climate in Chambéry in january

In january, the mean temperature in Chambéry is 38°F (maximum temperature is 45°F and minimum temperature is 31°F). The climate is rather cold around this city in the month of january. Do not forget to cover yourself! With 7.3in over 9 days, rainfall can happen during your journey. But this is pretty reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.

January
Average temperature 38°F
Highest temperature 45°F
Lowest temperature 31°F
Rainfall 7.3in
Number of days with rainfall 9 day(s)
(28%)
Humidity 88%
Daily sunshine hours 8
Cloud cover 43%
Length of day 09:06
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad
more information about the climate in Chambéry in january


All cities in the French Alps in january

Grenoble (Isère) in januaryvery bad weather
Aix-les-Bains in januaryvery bad weather
Alpe d'Huez in januaryvery bad weather
Annecy (Haute-Savoie) in januaryvery bad weather
Chambéry in januaryvery bad weather
Chamonix in januaryvery bad weather
La Clusaz in januaryvery bad weather
La Plagne in januaryvery bad weather
Les Menuires in januaryvery bad weather
Savoy in januaryvery bad weather
Tignes in januaryvery bad weather
Val Thorens in januaryvery bad weather
Avoriaz in januaryvery bad weather
Bonneval-sur-Arc in januaryvery bad weather
Briançon in januaryvery bad weather
Gap (Hautes-Alpes) in januaryvery bad weather
Bourget Lake (Lac du Bourget) in januaryvery bad weather
Les Orres in januaryvery bad weather
Thonon-les-Bains in januaryvery bad weather
Aiguille du Midi in januaryvery bad weather
Aussois in januaryvery bad weather
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Weather data for French Alps in january:

Weather data for French Alps in january is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in the French Alps. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in the French Alps can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to the French Alps.


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