Sand weather in January (Alsace, France)

Thinking of visiting Sand in January? Check the weather first! Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Sand tends to experience low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 6°C, while nights can cool down to about -0°C. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Sand in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 16 days will experience snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 56 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 Sand. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sand, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Sunshine 56 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Strasbourg, France (24 KM, 14 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

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Sand.

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