Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
35°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Megève
France · Europe
Not the best time: Cold conditions during longer outdoor plans are the main limitation.
Not an ideal month
Late
Daytime high
35°F
Lows around 20°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 this month.
42%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
6.2 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 29° and nights feel near 17°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
41%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 34°F, easing to about 29°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning25°F
Rain26%
Cloud61%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday33°F
Rain25%
Cloud56%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowLate afternoon34°F
Rain26%
Cloud56%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening29°F
Rain27%
Cloud58%
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 | 35 | 20 | 5.7 | 13 | 6.2 | 75 |
| Feb | 39 | 22 | 4.5 | 11 | 7.5 | 73 |
| Mar | 46 | 29 | 5.0 | 13 | 9.1 | 72 |
| Apr | 53 | 35 | 4.6 | 14 | 10.5 | 72 |
| May | 60 | 42 | 6.4 | 19 | 11.0 | 77 |
| Jun | 68 | 50 | 5.3 | 16 | 12.0 | 76 |
| Jul | 71 | 53 | 5.2 | 15 | 12.4 | 74 |
| Aug | 71 | 52 | 4.6 | 13 | 11.3 | 75 |
| Sep | 64 | 46 | 4.0 | 13 | 9.7 | 80 |
| Oct | 57 | 40 | 4.4 | 12 | 8.1 | 80 |
| Nov | 44 | 29 | 5.6 | 14 | 6.5 | 79 |
| Dec | 37 | 22 | 6.3 | 13 | 5.7 | 77 |
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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