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Grenoble in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Grenoble in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Grenoble, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Grenoble in January 2025

OK Weather
Cool
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Grenoble in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +7°C during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 12 rainy days in the month and around 101 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Grenoble;

Average weather

☀️
+7°C
Avg. max. temperature
-22°C
Min.
+19°C
Max.
101 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Grenoble has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Grenoble in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Grenoble for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +18°C during the day to a minimum of -4°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +8°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 45% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +18°C to +8°C.

Is Grenoble warm or cold in January?

Grenoble is typically cool in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +8°C to +7°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +1°C to 0°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

January is the coldest month in Grenoble, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Grenoble in January

Grenoble weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+8°C+7°C+9°C
Min. temperature
-18°C-22°C-17°C
Max. temperature
+20°C+19°C+21°C
Rainfall
123 mm101 mm85 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
83%81%77%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1020 HPa1019 HPa
Sunny days
445
Cloudy days
111110
Rainy days
131210
Snowy days
453

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +8°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +7°C. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 123 mm to 101 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 83% to 81%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Grenoble in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Grenoble is gradually increasing during January, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Grenoble based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 42% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 92 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Grenoble wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 68% chance of precipitation and 138 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 34% chance of precipitation and 85 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Grenoble based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 7 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Grenoble.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Grenoble?

This is the weather in Grenoble in January 2023:
1 January
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+18°C
2 January
☁️
+14°C
3 January
☁️
+12°C
4 January
☁️
+13°C
5 January
☁️
+14°C
6 January
☁️
+13°C
7 January
☁️
+14°C
8 January
🌧️
+13°C
9 January
🌧️
+10°C
10 January
🌧️
+9°C
11 January
☁️
+9°C
12 January
☁️
+9°C
13 January
☁️
+10°C
14 January
☁️
+11°C
15 January
☁️
+9°C
16 January
🌧️
+8°C
17 January
🌧️
+7°C
18 January
🌧️
+4°C
19 January
☁️
+3°C
20 January
☁️
+1°C
21 January
☁️
+3°C
22 January
☁️
0°C
23 January
☁️
+1°C
24 January
☀️
+5°C
25 January
☁️
+3°C
26 January
☁️
+3°C
27 January
☁️
+1°C
28 January
☁️
+2°C
29 January
☁️
+3°C
30 January
☁️
+5°C
31 January
☁️
+8°C
In January 2023 Grenoble had 2 sunny days, 23 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +8°C, with an absolute maximum of +18°C and a minimum of 0°C. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 49%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Grenoble climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Grenoble in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+15°C) and the highest in 2022 (+20°C). The driest year was 1989 with only 836 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 2113 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Grenoble in January:

Is January a good time to visit Grenoble?

It’s always a good time to visit Grenoble, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Grenoble in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Grenoble rainy in January?

Grenoble is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Grenoble in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Grenoble in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in France

Check out the weather for other cities in France.

Monthly weather in Grenoble

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Grenoble, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.