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Cordon weather in January (Rhône-Alps, France)

What can you expect from the weather in Cordon during January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Cordon typically experiences very low temperatures and high snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -0°C. But by evening, they drop to around -10°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Cordon in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 152 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 15 days.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 70 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Cordon. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cordon, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -0°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 49%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 152 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
SunshineSunshine 70 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Where to go in France in January

Find out more about the weather in France in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Cordon in January?

Visitors traveling to Cordon 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 in January.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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