Sallanches weather in January (Rhône-Alps, France)

Is January a good time to explore Sallanches weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The month of January in Sallanches typically includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. January is part of winter. Anticipate daytime highs near -0°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -10°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Sallanches in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 154 mm for the month. You can typically expect 15 days days of snow this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 70 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

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

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

 

Sallanches, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -10°C  

Max Temperature -0°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 154 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 70 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (18 KM, 11 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

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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 Sallanches 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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