Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
19°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Les Arcs
France · Europe
Not the best time: Cold conditions during longer outdoor plans are the main limitation.
Not an ideal month
Late
Daytime high
19°F
Lows around 7°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
6.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 13 wet days this month.
42%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
6.6 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 10° and nights feel near 3°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdNight 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 17°F, easing to about 13°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning11°F
Rain27%
Cloud66%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday17°F
Rain25%
Cloud55%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowLate afternoon17°F
Rain28%
Cloud55%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening13°F
Rain28%
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 | 19 | 7 | 5.1 | 13 | 6.6 | 73 |
| Feb | 23 | 9 | 3.8 | 11 | 8.0 | 71 |
| Mar | 29 | 15 | 4.3 | 13 | 9.4 | 73 |
| Apr | 35 | 21 | 3.9 | 14 | 10.7 | 77 |
| May | 43 | 28 | 4.7 | 17 | 11.3 | 81 |
| Jun | 54 | 37 | 4.2 | 17 | 12.2 | 78 |
| Jul | 58 | 40 | 3.8 | 15 | 12.8 | 74 |
| Aug | 58 | 40 | 3.5 | 13 | 11.5 | 75 |
| Sep | 50 | 34 | 3.3 | 13 | 10.0 | 80 |
| Oct | 42 | 27 | 4.0 | 12 | 8.3 | 81 |
| Nov | 29 | 15 | 5.3 | 14 | 6.8 | 80 |
| Dec | 21 | 9 | 5.5 | 14 | 6.2 | 75 |
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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: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology