Weather in January in Rhône-Alps
Thinking about venturing to Rhône-Alps this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Rhône-Alps in January?
Rhône-Alps is a region in France. In January, Rhône-Alps experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. During January, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Aussois at -5°C to cold in Saint-Just at 11°C. At night it cools down to 3°C in Saint-Just and -13°C in Aussois. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Rhône-Alps. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Buisson with an average of 62 mm to heavy rainfall in Servoz with 163 mm.Average sunshine
Lyon experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 72 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit daysFor a closer look at January's conditions in Rhône-Alps, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Rhône-Alps's yearly weather, check out our Rhône-Alps climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Rhône-Alps?
Lyon
In January Lyon 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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Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
In January Chamonix-Mont-Blanc generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tignes
In January Tignes generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Les Deux Alpes
In January Les Deux Alpes generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Les Menuires
In January Les Menuires generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and high monthly snowfall. 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 Rhône-Alps, in France.
Is January the best time to visit Rhône-Alps?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Lyon, January may not be the ideal time to visit Rhône-Alps.
On average, the best time to visit Rhône-Alps is in May, June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Lyon. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be poor.
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