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Vallon-Pont-d'Arc in January

Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–September). 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
9°C (48°F) / 0°C (32°F)
average high / low
Rain days
7
Crowds
Low
France overall
Prices
Low
France overall

Verdict

MixedFrance month rating

Outside the best window (May–September). 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
  • Vallon-Pont-d'ArcHighs around 9 °C (48 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 7 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 Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Mixed

    May: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 9 °C (48 °F)

    May: 23 °C (73 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 0 °C (32 °F)

    May: 10 °C (50 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 7

    May: 5 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jan: Low

    May: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: Low

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    May: 1

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

May: Inside Vallon-Pont-d'Arc's best window: May–September.

Vallon-Pont-d'Arc: 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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