Valence weather in January (Rhône-Alps, France)

Can you expect sunny skies in Valence in January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Valence includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 8°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 1°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Valence in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 105 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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

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

 

Valence, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 105 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Montélimar, France (43 KM, 26 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

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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