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

What weather conditions can you expect in Les Contamines-Montjoie this January? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Les Contamines-Montjoie includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. The winter season takes place during January. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around -2°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -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.

Precipitation

Les Contamines-Montjoie in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 160 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 16 days will see snow.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 70 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 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 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 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.

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

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