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

How is the weather in Orcières in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Orcières generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -1°C, while night temperatures can drop to -10°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

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.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 96 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 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 TemperatureMin Temperature -10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 94 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 83% *  
SunshineSunshine 96 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Grenoble, France (73 KM, 45 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 Orcières in January?

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 in January.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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