January weather forecastBriançon, France

Weather in January

In the heart of winter, Briançon, France nestles under a thick blanket of snow. The coldest month of the year witnesses temperatures plunging from -1°C (30.2°F) to as low as -6°C (21.2°F). This period sees the city in a slow, frosted slumber with daylight averaging for only about 9.2 hours. Despite these frigid conditions, there is a surprising amount of sunny weather, with the sun peeping through the almost constant veil of snowflakes. Rain tends to visit frequently, spreading a distinct wetness amidst the snowscape.

Temperature

During January and February, Briançon experiences its lowest temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of -1°C (30.2°F).

Rainfall

In Briançon, in January, it is raining for 14 days, with typically 98mm (3.86") of accumulated precipitation. In Briançon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169 days and collects up to 1251mm (49.25") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Briançon, the average length of the day in January is 9h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:11 and sunset at 17:02. On the last day of January, in Briançon, sunrise is at 07:54 and sunset at 17:39 CET.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Briançon are January, November and December, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.