Serre Chevalier weather in January (France)

Interested in knowing the climate of Serre Chevalier in January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of January in Serre Chevalier typically includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. January ushers in the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to -4°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -12°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Serre Chevalier in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 14 days will see snow.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 96 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

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

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

 

Serre Chevalier, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 100 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 96 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Grenoble, France (70 KM, 43 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

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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 Serre Chevalier 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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