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Weather in January in Drôme

Planning a journey to Drôme 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 Drôme in January?

Drôme is a region in France. January in Drôme generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 8°C in Bourg-de-Péage to 11°C in Pierrelatte. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Pierrelatte and 1°C in Bourg-de-Péage. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Pierrelatte with an average of 72 mm to moderate rainfall in Bourg-de-Péage with 77 mm.

Average sunshine

Valence enjoys a balanced 105 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

For specific regional insights in Drôme for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Drôme climate page.

Where to go in Drôme in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Drôme on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Drôme?

Valence

In January Valence 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.

Valence
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
9°C 
2°C 
90 hours 
72 mm 
12 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
1°C 
105 hours 
72 mm 
13 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
10°C 
1°C 
136 hours 
63 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Valence

Montélimar

In January Montélimar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Montélimar
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
10°C 
3°C 
90 hours 
75 mm 
12 days 
poor 
January January
10°C 
2°C 
105 hours 
74 mm 
12 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
11°C 
2°C 
136 hours 
59 mm 
11 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Montélimar

Bourg-lès-Valence

In January Bourg-lès-Valence 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.

Bourg-lès-Valence
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
9°C 
2°C 
90 hours 
71 mm 
13 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
1°C 
105 hours 
72 mm 
13 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
10°C 
1°C 
136 hours 
63 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Bourg-lès-Valence

Pierrelatte

In January Pierrelatte generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Pierrelatte
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
11°C 
3°C 
90 hours 
72 mm 
11 days 
unpleasant 
January January
11°C 
3°C 
105 hours 
72 mm 
11 days 
unpleasant 
February   >> February
>>  
12°C 
3°C 
136 hours 
57 mm 
11 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Pierrelatte

Bourg-de-Péage

In January Bourg-de-Péage 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.

Bourg-de-Péage
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
9°C 
1°C 
73 hours 
78 mm 
13 days 
poor 
January January
8°C 
1°C 
96 hours 
77 mm 
13 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
10°C 
1°C 
113 hours 
70 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Bourg-de-Péage

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Drôme, in France.

Is January the best time to visit Drôme?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Drôme with often poor weather in Valence.

On average, the best time to visit Drôme is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Valence. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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