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

Is January a good time to explore Briançon weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

During January, Briançon usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to -4°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -12°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Briançon in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 14 days will experience snowfall.

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

 

Briançon, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 14 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 Briançon 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 Briançon.

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