What is the weather like in Chamonix vs Nice in January?

In January, Chamonix averages 2°C high / -6°C low with about 198 mm of rain; Nice averages 14°C high / 6°C low with about 53 mm.

Chamonix vs Nice in January

Chamonix is the better pick in January — 88 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chamonix is freezing, soaked, clean air, while Nice is cool, a little rain, clean air.

Chamonix vs Nice — January climate, side by side

	Chamonix	Nice
Comfort score	88/100 (A)	62/100 (C)
Feels-like high	-1°C	12°C
Avg high / low	2° / -6°	14° / 6°
Rainfall	198 mm	53 mm
Rainy days	14	7
Humidity	77%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	35	40

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Chamonix vs Nice in January — FAQ

Is January better in Chamonix or Nice?: Chamonix is the better pick in January — 88 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chamonix is freezing, soaked, clean air, while Nice is cool, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chamonix vs Nice in January?: In January, Chamonix averages 2°C high / -6°C low with about 198 mm of rain; Nice averages 14°C high / 6°C low with about 53 mm.