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Temperature in January

Temperature in The Rhône-Alps in January

The Rhône-Alps, France, a region in France, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in January ranging from -5°C (23°F) in Aussois to 11°C (52°F) in Saint-Just. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Saint-Just and -13°C (9°F) in Aussois. January falls during the winter season. On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

What is the temperature of the different cities in the Rhône-Alps, France in January?

Explore the map below to discover average January temperatures at the top destinations in the Rhône-Alps. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

The Rhône-Alps Weather by Month

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January8°C (46°F) February10°C (50°F) March14°C (57°F) April18°C (64°F) May22°C (72°F) June26°C (79°F) July28°C (82°F) August28°C (82°F) September23°C (73°F) This monthOctober18°C (64°F) November12°C (54°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Rhône-Alps in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

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The Rhône-Alps temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in the Rhône-Alps, France in January?

Daytime temperatures in Lyon typically peak at 8°C (46°F) in January, putting it in the low range.

How cold does it get at night in the Rhône-Alps, France in January?

Lyon sees nighttime lows close to 1°C (34°F) in January.

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

Saint-Just tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 3°C (37°F).

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

In our database, Aussois is the chilliest city in January in the Rhône-Alps, France. Daytime temperatures typically peak at -5°C (23°F), while the nighttime lows hover around -13°C (9°F).

How much sun does the Rhône-Alps, France get in January?

Across the Rhône-Alps, France, sunshine in January ranges from overcast in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (70 hours) to moderately sunny in Montélimar (105 hours).

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