Saint-Claude weather in January (Franche-Comté, France)

How does the January weather in Saint-Claude compare to other months? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Saint-Claude tends to experience low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 5°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -2°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter clothes.

Precipitation

Saint-Claude in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 150 mm for the month. You can typically expect 16 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 61 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Saint-Claude. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Saint-Claude climate page with graphs.

 

Saint-Claude, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 150 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 61 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 24% *  

Data from: Geneva, Switzerland (29 KM, 18 Miles).

Where to go in France in January

Find out more about the weather in France and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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