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°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) / −1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C); average high / low
Rain days: 10
Crowds: Low; France overall
Prices: Low; France overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Annecy

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (crowds and heat), Jan (some museums closed).

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

AnnecyHighs around 5 °C (41 °F), lows around -1 °C (30 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 41 °F (5 °C), lows around 30 °F (-1 °C), 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.

France overall: Cold and grey north of Lyon; the winter sales (soldes) start in January; ski resorts busy at weekends.

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

First month

Second month

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (crowds and heat), Jan (some museums closed).

June: Inside Annecy's best window: Jun, Sep.

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