French Alps in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in the French Alps in january 2025
Here, you have access to the weather forecast for january for most popular cities in Rhône-Alpes. These predictions are statistics for the month of january from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in january in Grenoble (Isère)
very bad weather 456.4cm
Weather at 6am
32°F
Clear/Sunny
31% of time
22%
20%
10%
Weather at 12pm
38°F
Clear/Sunny
30% of time
21%
17%
14%
Weather at 6pm
31°F
Clear/Sunny
26% of time
19%
17%
17%
Weather at 3am
32°F
31%
24%
17%
13%
More information about the weather in Grenoble (Isère) in january
Where to go in the French Alps in january?
Where to go in the French Alps in january: destination map
Where to go in january based on the weather?
Haute-Savoie (Annecy (Haute-Savoie), Chamonix, La Clusaz...) | 31°F to 41°F | 6 à 10 days | very bad weather |
Hautes-Alpes (Gap (Hautes-Alpes), Briançon, Les Orres...) | 32°F to 47°F | 4 à 9 days | very bad weather |
Isère (Grenoble (Isère), Alpe d'Huez, Charmant Som...) | 32°F to 40°F | 8 à 10 days | very bad weather |
Savoie (Chambéry, Aix-les-Bains, Val Thorens...) | 27°F to 45°F | 6 à 10 days | very bad weather |
Where should you go in the French Alps in january when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in the French Alps in january is very bad across the board.
The month of january is one of the worst month for visiting Rhône-Alpes. The climate in Ardèche, Annecy (Haute-Savoie), Aix-les-Bains, Annonay, Thonon-les-Bains, Bourg-en-Bresse (Ain), Lyon, Savoy, Roanne, Chamonix, Saint-Etienne, Grenoble (Isère), Chambéry, Drôme and Montélimar and everywhere in the country is ver bad. It's cold, the sun is not there all the time and you take the risk of getting wet by rain very regularly wherever you go.
Climate in the French Alps in january
Climate in Grenoble (Isère) in january
In the month of january, maximum temperature is 40°F and minimum temperature is 31°F (for an average temperature of 36°F). The climate is rather cold in this location in the month of january. Plan a sweater! With 8.5in over 10 days, you risk getting wet slightly during your holidays. But this is pretty reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
January | |||
Average temperature | 36°F | ||
Highest temperature | 40°F | ||
Lowest temperature | 31°F | ||
Rainfall | 8.5in | ||
Number of days with rainfall | 10 day(s) (33%) | ||
Humidity | 91% | ||
Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||
Cloud cover | 48% | ||
Length of day | 09:09 | ||
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Aix-les-Bains in january
In the month of january, the mean temperature in Aix-les-Bains is 38°F (maximum temperature is 45°F and minimum temperature is 31°F). The climate is rather more than very fresh in that area in january. Plan to cover you well! With 7.3in over 9 days, you risk getting wet slightly during your journey. But this is pretty reasonably and it will not be continuous.
January | |||
Average temperature | 38°F | ||
Highest temperature | 45°F | ||
Lowest temperature | 31°F | ||
Rainfall | 7.3in | ||
Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (28%) | ||
Humidity | 88% | ||
Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
Cloud cover | 43% | ||
Length of day | 09:06 | ||
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Alpe d'Huez in january
In the month of january, maximum temperature is 32°F and minimum temperature is 23°F (for an average temperature of 29°F). The climate is icy here in the month of january. Bring warm clothes!. With 7.1in over 9 days, rainfall can happen during your stay. But this is moderate and it will not be continuous.
January | |||
Average temperature | 29°F | ||
Highest temperature | 32°F | ||
Lowest temperature | 23°F | ||
Rainfall | 7.1in | ||
Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (28%) | ||
Humidity | 93% | ||
Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||
Cloud cover | 47% | ||
Length of day | 09:10 | ||
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Annecy (Haute-Savoie) in january
In the month of january, maximum temperature is 41°F and minimum temperature is 27°F (for an average temperature of 34°F). The climate is quite cold here in the month of january. Plan to cover you well! With 7.4in over 9 days, you will experience some showers for your holidays. But this is pretty moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
January | |||
Average temperature | 34°F | ||
Highest temperature | 41°F | ||
Lowest temperature | 27°F | ||
Rainfall | 7.4in | ||
Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (29%) | ||
Humidity | 90% | ||
Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||
Cloud cover | 44% | ||
Length of day | 09:04 | ||
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Chambéry in january
In january, the mean temperature in Chambéry is 38°F (maximum temperature is 45°F and minimum temperature is 31°F). The climate is rather cold around this city in the month of january. Do not forget to cover yourself! With 7.3in over 9 days, rainfall can happen during your journey. But this is pretty reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
January | |||
Average temperature | 38°F | ||
Highest temperature | 45°F | ||
Lowest temperature | 31°F | ||
Rainfall | 7.3in | ||
Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (28%) | ||
Humidity | 88% | ||
Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
Cloud cover | 43% | ||
Length of day | 09:06 | ||
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
All cities in the French Alps in january
Grenoble (Isère) in january | very bad weather |
Aix-les-Bains in january | very bad weather |
Alpe d'Huez in january | very bad weather |
Annecy (Haute-Savoie) in january | very bad weather |
Chambéry in january | very bad weather |
Chamonix in january | very bad weather |
La Clusaz in january | very bad weather |
La Plagne in january | very bad weather |
Les Menuires in january | very bad weather |
Savoy in january | very bad weather |
Tignes in january | very bad weather |
Val Thorens in january | very bad weather |
Avoriaz in january | very bad weather |
Bonneval-sur-Arc in january | very bad weather |
Briançon in january | very bad weather |
Gap (Hautes-Alpes) in january | very bad weather |
Bourget Lake (Lac du Bourget) in january | very bad weather |
Les Orres in january | very bad weather |
Thonon-les-Bains in january | very bad weather |
Aiguille du Midi in january | very bad weather |
Aussois in january | very bad weather |
Weather data for French Alps in january:
Weather data for French Alps in january is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in the French Alps. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in the French Alps can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to the French Alps.