Weather in January in Auvergne
Planning a journey to Auvergne this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Auvergne in January?
Auvergne is a region in France. January in Auvergne generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of January is in the winter season.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C in Le Bouchet-Saint-Nicolas to 9°C in Bagnac. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C in Bagnac and -2°C in Le Bouchet-Saint-Nicolas. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Auvergne. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Saint-Didier-sur-Doulon with an average of 65 mm to high snow/rainfall in Salers with 126 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 77 hours of sunlight in Gannay-sur-Loire. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For a closer look at January's conditions in Auvergne, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Auvergne's yearly weather, check out our Auvergne climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Auvergne?
Gannay-sur-Loire
In January Gannay-sur-Loire generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Clermont-Ferrand
In January Clermont-Ferrand generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Vichy
In January Vichy generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Le Mont-Dore
In January Le Mont-Dore generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Le Puy en Velay
In January Le Puy en Velay generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Auvergne, in France.
Is January the best time to visit Auvergne?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Auvergne due to the typically poor weather in Gannay-sur-Loire.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Gannay-sur-Loire. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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