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Arc 1600 weather in January (Rhône-Alps, France)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Arc 1600 during January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Arc 1600 generally includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Expect temperatures to climb to -4°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -12°C. Prepare for the coldest month of the year by packing warm and cozy winter cloths.

Precipitation

Arc 1600 in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 139 mm for the month. On average, there are about 15 days with snow during this month.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 70 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Arc 1600. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Arc 1600, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 49%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 139 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
SunshineSunshine 70 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Where to go in France in January

Find out more about the weather in France and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Arc 1600 should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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