Oz weather in January (Rhône-Alps, France)

How does the January weather in Oz compare to other months? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

January in Oz generally includes very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 1°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -8°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

Oz in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 14 days will see snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 96 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

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

 

Oz, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 130 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 96 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Grenoble, France (26 KM, 16 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

Precipitation

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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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Oz.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to France? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in France. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.