Écrins National Park Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Écrins National Park, France in January.

Planning a getaway to the Écrins National Park, France this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Écrins National Park in January

The Écrins National Park, France is a region in France. January in the Écrins National Park generally has very cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -4°C (25°F) in Puy-Saint-Vincent to -1°C (30°F) in Orcières. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -10°C (14°F) in Orcières and -12°C (10°F) in Puy-Saint-Vincent. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

For a closer look at conditions across the Écrins National Park, France, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Orcières with an average of 94 mm (3.7 in) to high snowfall in La Grave with 120 mm (4.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during January. Puy-Saint-Vincent experiences about 96 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore the Écrins National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Écrins National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Puy-Saint-Vincent)

Best Places to Visit in the Écrins National Park in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Écrins National Park.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Écrins National Park

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in the Écrins National Park, France?

Temperature range in the Écrins National Park (January)

Precipitation variation in the Écrins National Park (January)

Puy-Saint-Vincent

In January Puy-Saint-Vincent generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-12°C (10°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly sun hours
73 hours
96 hours
113 hours
Monthly snowfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions

Orcières

In January Orcières generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly sun hours
73 hours
96 hours
113 hours
Monthly snowfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions

La Grave

In January La Grave generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly sun hours
73 hours
96 hours
113 hours
Monthly snowfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions

Vallouise-Pelvoux

In January Vallouise-Pelvoux generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-12°C (10°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly sun hours
73 hours
96 hours
113 hours
Monthly snowfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
101 mm (4 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions

Les Vigneaux

In January Les Vigneaux generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-12°C (10°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly snowfall
112 mm (4.4 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Écrins National Park, in France.

In our records: France January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in France in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in France was -14°C (7°F) in Colmar on January 12, 1987.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Écrins National Park in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puy-Saint-Vincent -4°C (25°F) -12°C (10°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Orcières -1°C (30°F) -10°C (14°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
La Grave -3°C (27°F) -11°C (12°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Vallouise-Pelvoux -4°C (25°F) -12°C (10°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Les Vigneaux -4°C (25°F) -12°C (10°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Freissinières -4°C (25°F) -12°C (10°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)

The Écrins National Park weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Écrins National Park, France in January?

the Écrins National Park, France typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Puy-Saint-Vincent average around -4°C (25°F), and temperatures drop to about -12°C (10°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Écrins National Park, France in January?

Puy-Saint-Vincent averages a daytime maximum of -4°C (25°F) in January, with overnight lows close to -12°C (10°F).

Does the Écrins National Park, France get a lot of snow in January?

January is on the drier side in the Écrins National Park, France. Puy-Saint-Vincent averages only about 100 mm (3.9 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Écrins National Park, France?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Écrins National Park, France due to the typically poor weather in Puy-Saint-Vincent.

Generally speaking, July and August provide pleasant weather in Puy-Saint-Vincent. The weather in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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