Chambéry weather in January (Rhône-Alps, France)

How does the weather in Chambéry usually fare in January? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Chambéry generally includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is known for being in the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 6°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -3°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Chambéry in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 131 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 14 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 76 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

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

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

 

Chambéry, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 131 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 76 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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