Val Thorens weather in January (Rhône-Alps, France)

Is January a good time to explore Val Thorens weather-wise? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Val Thorens usually has very low temperatures and high snowfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately -3°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -11°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Precipitation

Val Thorens in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 15 days days of snow.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 76 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

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

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

 

Val Thorens, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -11°C  

Max Temperature -3°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 121 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 76 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chambéry, France (60 KM, 37 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 Val Thorens 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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