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Val Thorens weather in January (Rhône-Alps, France)

What can you expect from the weather in Val Thorens during January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Val Thorens typically experiences very low temperatures and high snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -3°C, while night temperatures can drop to -11°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Val Thorens in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 15 days of snow are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 76 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Val Thorens. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Val Thorens climate page with graphs.

 

Val Thorens, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 121 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
SunshineSunshine 76 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Chambéry, France (60 KM, 37 Miles).

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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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 Val Thorens in January?

Visitors traveling to Val Thorens 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.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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