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

How is January weather typically in Gap? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In January, Gap typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 4°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -6°C. Prepare for the coldest month of the year by packing warm and cozy winter cloths.

Precipitation

Gap in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 12 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 96 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

 

Gap, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 96 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Grenoble, France (74 KM, 46 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?

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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