Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
26°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Val d'Isère
France · Europe
Not the best time: Cold conditions during longer outdoor plans are the main limitation.
Not an ideal month
Mid to late
Daytime high
26°F
Lows around 15°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
7 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.
7.1 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 18° and nights feel near 12°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
39%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
2 mphJanuary Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 24°F, easing to about 20°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning19°F
Rain26%
Cloud65%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday24°F
Rain24%
Cloud54%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowLate afternoon24°F
Rain26%
Cloud54%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening20°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 | 26 | 15 | 4.5 | 13 | 7.1 | 72 |
| Feb | 30 | 17 | 3.4 | 12 | 8.4 | 71 |
| Mar | 36 | 23 | 4.2 | 13 | 9.7 | 74 |
| Apr | 42 | 29 | 4.8 | 15 | 10.8 | 78 |
| May | 50 | 36 | 6.0 | 18 | 11.5 | 81 |
| Jun | 60 | 45 | 6.2 | 20 | 12.5 | 78 |
| Jul | 64 | 48 | 6.0 | 17 | 13.1 | 75 |
| Aug | 64 | 48 | 5.7 | 19 | 11.7 | 77 |
| Sep | 57 | 42 | 4.5 | 16 | 10.2 | 81 |
| Oct | 48 | 35 | 4.5 | 13 | 8.5 | 82 |
| Nov | 35 | 23 | 5.8 | 14 | 7.1 | 79 |
| Dec | 27 | 17 | 4.9 | 13 | 6.6 | 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