Valmorel weather in January (Rhône-Alps, France)

How does the January weather in Valmorel compare to other months? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In January, Valmorel usually has very low temperatures and high snowfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near -0°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -10°C. Being the coldest month of the year, it’s a good idea to bring your heaviest winter gear.

Precipitation

Valmorel in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 141 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 15 days with snow.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 76 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

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Valmorel, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -10°C  

Max Temperature -0°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 141 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 76 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chambéry, France (42 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?

Visitors traveling to Valmorel 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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