Chamonix in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Chamonix in january 2025
The weather in Chamonix in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 833.4cm
Weather at 6am
14°F
Clear/Sunny
30% of time
22%
22%
18%
Weather at 12pm
31°F
Fog
32% of time
19%
19%
18%
Weather at 6pm
18°F
Fog
30% of time
25%
20%
16%
Weather at 3am
16°F
37%
29%
15%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Chamonix in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Chamonix in january.
The climate of Chamonix in january is very bad
The weather in january in Chamonix is wet (with 4.8in of precipitation over 7 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 4.8in of rainfall over 7 days.
The climate is rather more than very fresh around this city the month of january. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! Temperatures are up to 31°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 14°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Chamonix is 23°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Chamonix in january with a maximum record of 43°F in 2011 and a minimum record of -13°F in 2011.
In january in Chamonix, the days on average last 09:04. Sunrise is at 08:10 and sunset is at 17:14.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Chamonix in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 23°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 14°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 43°F (2011) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -13°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 11km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 7°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (23%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.9in (2018) | ||||
| Snowfall | 833.4cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 95% | ||||
| Visibility | 6.51km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 49% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:10 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:14 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:04 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Chamonix in january 2024:
11°F to 34°F
20°F to 38°F
32°F to 40°F
22°F to 40°F
31°F to 36°F
20°F to 32°F
16°F to 31°F
7°F to 27°F
9°F to 32°F
9°F to 32°F
11°F to 36°F
11°F to 32°F
11°F to 38°F
13°F to 36°F
20°F to 34°F
5°F to 34°F
36°F to 38°F
31°F to 38°F
7°F to 32°F
-0°F to 34°F
11°F to 38°F
20°F to 32°F
18°F to 36°F
29°F to 34°F
23°F to 31°F
22°F to 36°F
18°F to 36°F
23°F to 45°F
27°F to 43°F
25°F to 47°F
23°F to 45°F
Map: other cities in the French Alps in january
Cities near Chamonix:
| Aiguille du Midi in january | very bad weather |
| Saint-Gervais-les-Bains in january | very bad weather |
| Passy in january | very bad weather |
| Sallanches in january | very bad weather |
| Megève in january | very bad weather |
| Col du Petit Saint-Bernard in january | very bad weather |
| Cluses in january | very bad weather |
| Avoriaz in january | very bad weather |
| La Clusaz in january | very bad weather |
| Bourg-Saint-Maurice in january | very bad weather |
| Bonneville in january | very bad weather |
| La Roche-sur-Foron in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Chamonix
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Weather data for Chamonix in january:
Weather data for Chamonix for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Chamonix. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Chamonix can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Chamonix.