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

How does the weather in Les Menuires usually fare in January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Les Menuires includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. January is part of winter. Daytime temperatures generally peak at -2°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -11°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Les Menuires in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 127 mm for the month. Expect around 15 days of snow based on historical data.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 76 hours of sun. It's 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 Menuires. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Les Menuires, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -11°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 127 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 76 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Chambéry, France (54 KM, 34 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 Menuires 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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