Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
44°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Annecy
France · Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
Cold weather is the main limitation.
Some tradeoffs
Late
Daytime high
44°F
Lows around 30°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
6 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 13 wet days, fewer than in most months.
43%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
5.9 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 38° and nights feel near 27°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
38%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
3 mphJanuary Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 42°F, easing to about 38°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning34°F
Rain26%
Cloud65%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday42°F
Rain26%
Cloud61%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Late afternoon42°F
Rain26%
Cloud59%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowEarly evening37°F
Rain26%
Cloud59%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 30 | 5.2 | 13 | 5.9 | 79 |
| Feb | 47 | 31 | 4.2 | 11 | 7.2 | 76 |
| Mar | 54 | 36 | 4.8 | 13 | 8.8 | 72 |
| Apr | 61 | 42 | 4.7 | 14 | 10.2 | 70 |
| May | 68 | 50 | 6.7 | 18 | 10.8 | 75 |
| Jun | 76 | 57 | 5.7 | 16 | 12.0 | 75 |
| Jul | 78 | 59 | 5.8 | 14 | 12.3 | 73 |
| Aug | 78 | 59 | 5.2 | 14 | 11.2 | 76 |
| Sep | 71 | 53 | 4.4 | 12 | 9.6 | 80 |
| Oct | 63 | 47 | 4.7 | 13 | 7.9 | 81 |
| Nov | 51 | 37 | 5.5 | 14 | 6.3 | 82 |
| Dec | 45 | 31 | 5.9 | 14 | 5.5 | 80 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 26, 2026
Data & methodology