Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
31°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Méribel
France · Europe
Not the best time: Cold conditions during longer outdoor plans are the main limitation.
Not an ideal month
Late
Daytime high
31°F
Lows around 16°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, fewer than in most months.
42%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
6.4 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 23° and nights feel near 12°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolNight 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 29°F, easing to about 24°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning21°F
Rain26%
Cloud61%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday28°F
Rain25%
Cloud54%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowLate afternoon29°F
Rain27%
Cloud55%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening24°F
Rain28%
Cloud57%
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 | 31 | 16 | 5.6 | 13 | 6.4 | 73 |
| Feb | 35 | 19 | 4.4 | 11 | 7.7 | 71 |
| Mar | 41 | 25 | 4.9 | 13 | 9.2 | 72 |
| Apr | 47 | 30 | 4.3 | 14 | 10.6 | 74 |
| May | 55 | 37 | 5.9 | 19 | 11.2 | 78 |
| Jun | 64 | 46 | 5.6 | 19 | 12.2 | 78 |
| Jul | 67 | 48 | 5.6 | 16 | 12.7 | 76 |
| Aug | 67 | 48 | 5.0 | 15 | 11.5 | 78 |
| Sep | 60 | 42 | 4.2 | 14 | 9.9 | 81 |
| Oct | 53 | 36 | 4.4 | 12 | 8.3 | 80 |
| Nov | 40 | 24 | 5.7 | 14 | 6.6 | 78 |
| Dec | 32 | 18 | 6.1 | 14 | 5.9 | 74 |
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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