Orcières weather in January (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)

How is January weather typically in Orcières? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Orcières typically includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach -1°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -10°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Orcières in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see snowfall.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 96 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Orcières. July and August generally stand out with 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 Orcières climate page with graphs.

 

Orcières, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -10°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 94 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 96 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Grenoble, France (73 KM, 45 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 Orcières 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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