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La Léchère weather in January (Rhône-Alps, France)

How is January weather typically in La Léchère? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in La Léchère typically brings very low temperatures and high snowfall. January is part of winter. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately -1°C. At night, it falls to around -10°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

La Léchère in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 145 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 14 days will experience snow.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 76 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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

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

 

La Léchère, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 145 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
SunshineSunshine 76 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Chambéry, France (43 KM, 27 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?

Visitors traveling to La Léchère 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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