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Les Contamines-Montjoie weather in January (Rhône-Alps, France)

Looking to travel to Les Contamines-Montjoie in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Les Contamines-Montjoie typically experiences very low temperatures and high snowfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -2°C. But by evening, they drop to around -12°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Les Contamines-Montjoie in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 160 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 16 days of the month will see snowfall.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 70 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Les Contamines-Montjoie. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Les Contamines-Montjoie climate page with graphs.

 

Les Contamines-Montjoie, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 160 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
SunshineSunshine 70 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (14 KM, 8 Miles).

Where to go in France in January

Find out more about the weather in France in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Les Contamines-Montjoie in January?

Visitors traveling to Les Contamines-Montjoie 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 in January.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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