Saint-Étienne weather in January (Rhône-Alps, France)

What does the weather outlook for Saint-Étienne look like in January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

January in Saint-Étienne generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 7°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -1°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Saint-Étienne in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. On average, there are about 15 days with snow/rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 83 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Saint-Étienne. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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Saint-Étienne, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 81%  

Sunshine 83 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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

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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

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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