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

In January, Chamonix averages 2°C high / -6°C low with about 198 mm of rain; Paris averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 70 mm.

Chamonix vs Paris in January

Chamonix is the better pick in January — 88 vs 53 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chamonix is freezing, soaked, clean air, while Paris is cold, a little rain, clean air.

Chamonix vs Paris — January climate, side by side

	Chamonix	Paris
Comfort score	88/100 (A)	53/100 (D)
Feels-like high	-1°C	5°C
Avg high / low	2° / -6°	8° / 2°
Rainfall	198 mm	70 mm
Rainy days	14	12
Humidity	77%	87%
Air quality (AQI)	35	40

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

Chamonix vs Paris in January — FAQ

Is January better in Chamonix or Paris?: Chamonix is the better pick in January — 88 vs 53 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chamonix is freezing, soaked, clean air, while Paris is cold, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chamonix vs Paris in January?: In January, Chamonix averages 2°C high / -6°C low with about 198 mm of rain; Paris averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 70 mm.