Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
21°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Val Thorens
France · Europe
Not the best time: Cold conditions during longer outdoor plans are the main limitation.
Not an ideal month
Late
Daytime high
21°F
Lows around 8°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.
6.7 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 13° and nights feel near 4°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdNight 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 20°F, easing to about 15°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning12°F
Rain25%
Cloud64%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday19°F
Rain24%
Cloud54%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowLate afternoon20°F
Rain27%
Cloud55%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening15°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 | 21 | 8 | 4.7 | 13 | 6.7 | 72 |
| Feb | 25 | 10 | 3.6 | 11 | 8.1 | 70 |
| Mar | 31 | 16 | 4.2 | 14 | 9.5 | 71 |
| Apr | 37 | 21 | 3.9 | 14 | 10.8 | 74 |
| May | 45 | 28 | 5.2 | 18 | 11.4 | 79 |
| Jun | 55 | 37 | 5.0 | 18 | 12.4 | 76 |
| Jul | 59 | 39 | 4.7 | 16 | 13.0 | 72 |
| Aug | 59 | 39 | 4.2 | 14 | 11.8 | 73 |
| Sep | 52 | 33 | 3.6 | 14 | 10.1 | 78 |
| Oct | 44 | 27 | 4.0 | 12 | 8.4 | 79 |
| Nov | 31 | 15 | 5.3 | 14 | 6.8 | 78 |
| Dec | 22 | 9 | 5.1 | 13 | 6.3 | 73 |
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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