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Les Échelles weather in January (France)

What does the weather outlook for Les Échelles look like in January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Les Échelles includes low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The winter season takes place during January. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 6°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -2°C. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Les Échelles in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 122 mm for the month. On average, there are about 14 days with snow/rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 76 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Les Échelles. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Les Échelles, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 46%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 122 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
SunshineSunshine 76 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Chambéry, France (19 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
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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