When to go · Annecy
Annecy in January
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (crowds and heat), Jan (some museums closed).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 5°C41°F / −1°C30°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- Low
- France overall
- Prices
- Low
- France overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Annecy
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (crowds and heat), Jan (some museums closed).
Weather in January
- AnnecyHighs around 5 °C, lows around -1 °C, rain on about 10 daysHighs around 41 °F, lows around 30 °F, rain on about 10 days
- Mountains, France · Chamonix, Annecy, Pyreneescool
Skiing mid-December to April; hiking and lifts late June to early September. Many resorts close in May and November.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · France overall
- Low
- Prices · France overall
- Low
France overall: Cold and grey north of Lyon; the winter sales (soldes) start in January; ski resorts busy at weekends.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket