Flaine weather in January (Rhône-Alps, France)

Wondering what the weather is like in Flaine during January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In January, Flaine typically experiences very low temperatures and heavy snowfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -1°C, while night temperatures can drop to -10°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

Flaine in January usually receives heavy snowfall, averaging around 160 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 15 days.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 70 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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

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

 

Flaine, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -10°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 160 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 70 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (16 KM, 10 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.

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 Flaine 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.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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