Villars-les-Dombes weather in January (Rhône-Alps, France)

Is January a good time to explore Villars-les-Dombes weather-wise? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In January, Villars-les-Dombes typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of winter. Expect temperatures to climb to 8°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 1°C. This month tends to bring the coldest weather of the year, so be sure to pack enough warm clothing to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Villars-les-Dombes in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 72 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Villars-les-Dombes. May, June, July and August generally stand out with 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 Villars-les-Dombes climate page with graphs.

 

Villars-les-Dombes, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 72 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 23% *  

Data from: Lyon, France (31 KM, 19 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.

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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

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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