Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise weather in January (Rhône-Alps, France)

Is January a good time to explore Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In January, Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise tends to experience very low temperatures and high snowfall. January ushers in the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near -4°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -12°C. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 131 mm for the month. On average, there are about 16 days with snow during this month.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 70 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise climate page with graphs.

 

Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 131 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 70 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in France in January

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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?

Visitors traveling to Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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