Avoriaz weather in January (Rhône-Alps, France)

What should you pack for a trip to Avoriaz in January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Avoriaz includes very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 1°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -8°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Avoriaz in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 138 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 15 days will experience snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 70 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Avoriaz. August typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Avoriaz, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 138 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 70 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (30 KM, 19 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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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