Tignes weather in January (Rhône-Alps, France)

How's the weather trend in Tignes as January approaches? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Tignes typically includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. The winter season takes place during January. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -5°C. But by evening, they drop to around -12°C. The month is typically the coldest, so be sure to prepare by packing plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Tignes in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 16 days days of snow.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 70 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Tignes. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Tignes, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -5°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 121 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 70 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (50 KM, 31 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 Tignes 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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