Savoie Weather in January

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

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Chambéry Aix-les-Bains Albertville

Thinking about venturing to the Savoie, 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 Savoie in January

The Savoie, France is a region in France. January in the Savoie generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with high precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is very cold in Albertville at 2°C (36°F) and cold in Aix-les-Bains at 6°C (43°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to -2°C (28°F) in Aix-les-Bains and -8°C (18°F) in Albertville. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

For specific regional insights in the Savoie, France, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Aix-les-Bains with an average of 129 mm (5.1 in) to high snow/rainfall in Albertville with 144 mm (5.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during January. Chambéry experiences about 76 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

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Best Places to Visit in the Savoie in January

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

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 Savoie

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

Temperature range in the Savoie (January)

Precipitation variation in the Savoie (January)

Chambéry

In January Chambéry generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°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)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
60 hours
76 hours
107 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
148 mm (5.8 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Chambéry →

Aix-les-Bains

In January Aix-les-Bains generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°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
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
60 hours
76 hours
107 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
148 mm (5.8 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Aix-les-Bains →

Albertville

In January Albertville generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
67 hours
92 hours
115 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
160 mm (6.3 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Albertville →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Savoie, in France.

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 Savoie in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Chambéry 6°C (43°F) -3°C (27°F) 131 mm (5.2 in)
Aix-les-Bains 6°C (43°F) -2°C (28°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)
Albertville 2°C (36°F) -8°C (18°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)

The Savoie weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

January in the Savoie, France brings poor weather. In Chambéry, daytime temperatures are typically around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime lows hover near -3°C (27°F).

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

Chambéry averages a daytime maximum of 6°C (43°F) in January, with overnight lows close to -3°C (27°F).

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

Yes, January tends to be a wetter month in the Savoie, France. Average snow/rainfall in Chambéry sits around 131 mm (5.2 in).

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Chambéry, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Savoie, France.

On average, the best time to visit the Savoie, France is in May, June, July, August and September with generally pleasant weather in Chambéry. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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