Annecy · WinterMonth summary
Annecy weather in January
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
0°C – 6°C
🌧 Rainy days
45% of days
☀️ Sunshine
6.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
3.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (8.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Annecy in January?
❌ Poor
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: January brings a challenging climate (3.1/10). August offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.
By trip type
Annecy in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants Winter in Annecy is cool (6°C during the day). Days are short (6.7h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 45% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 0°C | 6°C | 45% | 4.8 | 6.7h | 3.1/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 1°C | 10°C | 39% | 3.3 | 8.4h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 2°C | 12°C | 44% | 3.8 | 10.4h | 5.1/10 |
| ⛅ April | 5°C | 16°C | 37% | 3.7 | 11.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 9°C | 19°C | 50% | 5.1 | 12.5h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 14°C | 24°C | 47% | 4.6 | 13.9h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 16°C | 26°C | 35% | 4.1 | 14.2h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 16°C | 27°C | 31% | 3.0 | 13.0h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 13°C | 21°C | 37% | 3.7 | 11.0h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ October | 9°C | 17°C | 39% | 4.5 | 9.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 4°C | 10°C | 47% | 5.0 | 7.2h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 1°C | 7°C | 44% | 4.8 | 7.0h | 3.7/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Annecy averages 6°C, 45% rainy days and 6.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 3.1/10.
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Comparison
January vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 8.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +21°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -14%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +6.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Annecy in January
Is January a good time to visit Annecy?
January is not recommended for Annecy (score 3.1/10). With 45% rainy days and 6.7h of sunshine, consider August (8.5/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Annecy in January?
It's cool with 6°C daytime and 0°C at night. 6.7h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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