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La Roche-sur-Foron weather in January (Rhône-Alps, France)

Is January a good time to explore La Roche-sur-Foron weather-wise? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in La Roche-sur-Foron includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is part of winter. Expect temperatures to climb to 4°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -5°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

La Roche-sur-Foron in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 131 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 15 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 61 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit La Roche-sur-Foron. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, 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 Roche-sur-Foron climate page with graphs.

 

La Roche-sur-Foron, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 131 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 61 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 24% *  
Data from: Geneva, Switzerland (20 KM, 12 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?

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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