Scionzier weather in January (Rhône-Alps, France)

Is Scionzier a good destination in January, weather-wise? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Scionzier generally includes very low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 2°C, cooling off to about -8°C at night. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Scionzier in January usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 141 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 15 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 70 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 Scionzier. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, 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 Scionzier climate page with graphs.

 

Scionzier, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 141 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 70 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (28 KM, 17 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?

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

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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