January Rainfall and Precipitation in The Rhône-Alps

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in the Rhône-Alps, France in January.

The Rhône-Alps, France, a region in France, experiences precipitation in January ranging from moderate in Buisson with 62 mm (2.4 in) of rainfall to heavy in Servoz with 163 mm (6.4 in) of snowfall. January falls during the winter season.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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The Rhône-Alps precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does the Rhône-Alps, France receive in January?

Lyon sees moderate rainfall in January, averaging around 78 mm (3.1 in). Most days stay dry, with the occasional shower.

How many days does it rain in the Rhône-Alps, France in January?

Expect around 16 days rainy days in Lyon during January.

Is January part of the rainy season in the Rhône-Alps, France?

Not really. January is outside the wettest stretch of the year in the Rhône-Alps, France.

What is the wettest city in January in the Rhône-Alps, France?

Based on our records, Servoz receives the most snowfall in the Rhône-Alps, France in January, averaging about 163 mm (6.4 in).

What is the driest city in January in the Rhône-Alps, France?

In our records, Buisson stands out as the driest city in the Rhône-Alps, France for January, averaging just 62 mm (2.4 in).

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