Lons-le-Saunier weather in January (Franche-Comté, France)

How is the weather in Lons-le-Saunier in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Lons-le-Saunier typically experiences low temperatures and high rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 7°C, while night temperatures can drop to 1°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Lons-le-Saunier in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 61 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Lons-le-Saunier. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lons-le-Saunier climate page with graphs.

 

Lons-le-Saunier, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 125 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 61 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 24% *  

* Data from: Geneva, Switzerland (68 KM, 42 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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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 Lons-le-Saunier in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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