Les Houches weather in January (Rhône-Alps, France)

What is the weather forecast for Les Houches in January? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

During January, Les Houches usually has very low temperatures and high snowfall. January marks the winter season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately -3°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -12°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Les Houches in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 157 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 16 days of snow this month.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 70 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Les Houches. 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 Les Houches climate page with graphs.

 

Les Houches, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -3°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 157 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 70 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (6 KM, 4 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Houches 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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