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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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