When to go · Cadalen

Cadalen in January

Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep). Across France: Cold and grey north of Lyon; the winter sales (soldes) start in January; ski resorts busy at weekends.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) / 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C); average high / low
Rain days: 9
Crowds: Low; France overall
Prices: Low; France overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedFrance month rating

Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep). Across France: Cold and grey north of Lyon; the winter sales (soldes) start in January; ski resorts busy at weekends.

Is another month better than January?

January is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages

CadalenHighs around 10 °C (50 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 50 °F (10 °C), lows around 36 °F (2 °C), rain on about 9 days

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.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Cadalen, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Jan: Mixed
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
May: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
Jan: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
May: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 9
May: 9
Crowds
Jan: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Jan: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
May: 1

January: Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep). Across France: Cold and grey north of Lyon; the winter sales (soldes) start in January; ski resorts busy at weekends.

May: Inside Cadalen's best window: May–Jun, Sep.

Cadalen: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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