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

What is the weather forecast for La Plagne in January? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

January in La Plagne generally includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. The winter season takes place during January. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to -3°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -12°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

La Plagne in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 137 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 15 days of snow.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 70 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 Plagne. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, 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 Plagne climate page with graphs.

 

La Plagne, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 49%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 137 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
SunshineSunshine 70 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (48 KM, 30 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 Plagne 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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