Les Menuires weather in January (Rhône-Alps, France)
Planning a trip to Les Menuires in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.
In January, Les Menuires generally has very low temperatures and high snowfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -2°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -11°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.
Les Menuires in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 127 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days of snowfall is expected.
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 Les Menuires. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Les Menuires climate page with graphs.
Les Menuires, monthly averages in January
Min Temperature
-11°C
Max Temperature
-2°C
Chance of Rain
49%
Precipitation
127 mm
Rainy days
15 days
Sunshine
76 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
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Where to go in France in January
Find out more about the weather in France in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
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So, what should you wear in Les Menuires in January?
Visitors traveling to Les Menuires 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 in January.
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