Barcelonnette weather in January (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)

Is January a good time to explore Barcelonnette weather-wise? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In January, Barcelonnette usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January marks the winter season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at -1°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -9°C. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Barcelonnette in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. You can typically expect 13 days days of snow this month, based on climate records.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Barcelonnette. 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 Barcelonnette climate page with graphs.

 

Barcelonnette, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

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?

Visitors traveling to Barcelonnette 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.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

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 Barcelonnette.

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