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Alps - France weather in January 2026

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Alps - France weather in January 2026

 

Day

3 °C

 

Night

-4 °C

 

Precipitation

88 mm

in month

 

Rainy days

10 days

in month

 

Daylight

9 hours

average

 

Sunshine

3 hours

average

 

Humidity

75 %

 

Day

3 °C

 

Night

-4 °C

 

Precipitation

88 mm

in month

 

Rainy days

10 days

in month

 

Daylight

9 hours

average

 

Sunshine

3 hours

average

 

Humidity

75 %

Overview: Alps - France
In January in Alps, the average air temperature ranges from 3 °C (37 °F) during the day to -4 °C (24 °F) at night. There are 10 days of rain on average, where the rainfall is 88 mm (3.48 in).

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In January in Alps, the average air temperature ranges from 3 °C (37 °F) during the day to -4 °C (24 °F) at night. There are 10 days of rain on average, where the rainfall is 88 mm (3.48 in).

Are there good conditions to visit in January in Alps?

In January there are not good conditions to visit Alps. A relatively low temperature of 3 °C (37 °F) may be ideal for walking or outdoor activities, but some people may have a different idea of the holiday. The night temperature of -4 °C (24 °F) is not inviting for evening and night activities except for visiting a bar and having beer or two.

How many days of precipitation on average can I expect in January in Alps?

There are 10 days, which are rainy in January in Alps, that is, days with precipitation more than 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 2.3 days of the week, or in general - 33 % days.

What is the temperature in Alps during the day in January?

In January in Alps, the average daily temperatures will be 3 °C (37 °F). Be sure to pack warm clothes, including a jacket and a warm sweater. On some days it may occasionally freeze, but with stronger winds, the feeling of cold may increase.

What is the air temperature in January in Alps at night?

The average night temperature in Alps in January is -4 °C (24 °F). The nights will be cool, layers of clothes will be needed for evening and morning walks, the hotel should be equipped with heating.

What is the rainfall intensity in January in Alps?

There is precipitation of 88 mm (3.48 in) in January in Alps, which means 3 mm (0.11 in) rainfall per day on average.

How long is the day (from dawn till dusk) in Alps in January?

The length of daylight in Alps in January is 9 hours.

How many hours of sun to expect in January in Alps?

In Alps in January, you can expect around 3 hours of sunshine.

Is it freezing in Alps in January?

It is possible that it will be freezing in Alps in January, night temperatures will be -4 °C (24 °F) on average.

Is Alps rainier in January than in February?

Yes, in Alps in January it rains more than in February.

Is January part of the wet season in Alps?

No, there is no wet season in January in Alps - you can expect 10 days of rain during the month.

How windy is it in Alps in January?

An average wind scale that can be expected in Alps in January is 3. It is rather a milder or unnoticeable wind, therefore it will not bother you during your holiday.

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