Weather in January in Jura
Considering a trip to Jura this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Jura in January?
Jura is a region in France. January in Jura generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C in Les Rousses to 7°C in Lons-le-Saunier. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C in Lons-le-Saunier and -2°C in Les Rousses. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Jura. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Lons-le-Saunier with an average of 125 mm to high rainfall in Les Rousses with 152 mm.Average sunshine
The city Les Rousses usually sees around 61 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.For specific regional insights in Jura for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Jura climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 3 most popular destinations in Jura?
Les Rousses
In January Les Rousses generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Lons-le-Saunier
In January Lons-le-Saunier generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Saint-Claude
In January Saint-Claude generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Jura?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Les Rousses, January may not be the ideal time to visit Jura.
On average, the best time to visit Jura is in June, July and August with generally pleasant weather in Les Rousses. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.
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