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Grenoble weather in January (Rhône-Alps, France)

What is the weather forecast for Grenoble in January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Grenoble tends to experience low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 4°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -4°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Grenoble in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 122 mm for the month. Typically around 13 days days of snow/rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 96 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Grenoble. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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Grenoble, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 122 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 83%  
SunshineSunshine 96 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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.

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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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