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Montgaillard in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (short days, trails muddy, market smaller).

Key facts

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

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Montgaillard

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (short days, trails muddy, market smaller).

Is another month better than January?

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • MontgaillardHighs around 10 °C (50 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), 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 Montgaillard, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Avoid

    May: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 10 °C (50 °F)

    May: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 2 °C (36 °F)

    May: 11 °C (52 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 9

    May: 9

  • Crowds

    Jan: Low

    May: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: Low

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    May: 1

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (short days, trails muddy, market smaller).

May: Inside Montgaillard's best window: May–Sep.

Montgaillard: 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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