Ferney-Voltaire weather in January (Rhône-Alps, France)

How is January weather typically in Ferney-Voltaire? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Ferney-Voltaire includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 6°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -2°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Ferney-Voltaire in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 15 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 61 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Ferney-Voltaire. June, July, August and September generally stand out with 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 Ferney-Voltaire climate page with graphs.

 

Ferney-Voltaire, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 126 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 61 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 24% *  

Data from: Geneva, Switzerland (6 KM, 3 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.

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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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