Argentière weather in January (Rhône-Alps, France)

What kind of weather does January bring to Argentière? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Argentière includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around -3°C, cooling off to about -12°C at night. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Argentière in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 146 mm for the month. Expect around 17 days of snow based on historical data.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 70 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Argentière. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Argentière climate page with graphs.

 

Argentière, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -3°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 146 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 70 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (8 KM, 5 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Argentière 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Argentière.

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