Morzine weather in January (Rhône-Alps, France)

What kind of weather does January bring to Morzine? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Morzine typically experiences very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January is part of winter. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 1°C, cooling down at night to around -8°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Morzine in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 138 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 15 days will experience snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 70 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 Morzine. August typically offers 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 Morzine climate page with graphs.

 

Morzine, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 138 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 70 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (30 KM, 19 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

Temperatures

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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

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

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