Jura Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Jura, France in January.

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Les Rousses Lons-le-Saunier Saint-Claude

Thinking about venturing to the Jura, France this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Jura in January

The Jura, France is a region in France. January in the 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 (39°F) in Les Rousses to 7°C (45°F) in Lons-le-Saunier. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in Lons-le-Saunier and -2°C (28°F) in Les Rousses. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in the Jura, France. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

To explore the conditions in the Jura, France in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Lons-le-Saunier with an average of 125 mm (4.9 in) to high rainfall in Les Rousses with 152 mm (6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Les Rousses gets roughly 61 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

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Best Places to Visit in the Jura in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 Jura

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

Temperature range in the Jura (January)

Precipitation variation in the Jura (January)

Les Rousses

In January Les Rousses generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
47 hours
61 hours
95 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
177 mm (7 in)
152 mm (6 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Les Rousses →

Lons-le-Saunier

In January Lons-le-Saunier generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
47 hours
61 hours
95 hours
Monthly rainfall
140 mm (5.5 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lons-le-Saunier →

Saint-Claude

In January Saint-Claude generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
47 hours
61 hours
95 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
173 mm (6.8 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Saint-Claude →

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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 Jura in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Les Rousses 4°C (39°F) -2°C (28°F) 152 mm (6 in)
Lons-le-Saunier 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Saint-Claude 5°C (41°F) -2°C (28°F) 150 mm (5.9 in)

The Jura weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Jura, France in January?

January in the Jura, France brings poor weather. In Les Rousses, daytime temperatures are typically around 4°C (39°F) and nighttime lows hover near -2°C (28°F).

What is the average temperature in the Jura, France in January?

Daytime temperatures in Les Rousses peak at roughly 4°C (39°F) in January, dropping to about -2°C (28°F) overnight.

Does the Jura, France get a lot of snow/rain in January?

Les Rousses typically receives notable snow/rainfall in January, about 152 mm (6 in) on average across the Jura, France.

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Jura, France?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Les Rousses, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Jura, France.

On average, the best time to visit the Jura, France 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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