January weather forecast
France

January is the coldest month of the year in France, with varied weather conditions across different regions. The northern coast near the English Channel experiences low temperatures, with averages below 5°C (41°F). These regions, notably cities like Lille, tend to be chillier than the western coastal regions.

The Atlantic Coast, including cities like Nantes and Bordeaux, maintains a relatively milder climate, with temperatures rarely dropping to freezing point. It is cooler when compared to the preceding December and following February, but the cold is not as harsh as in the northern and eastern parts of the country.

In contrast, the interior areas, including Paris, face winter's full force. Temperatures often fall below -6.7°C (19.9°F), making it the coldest month in these regions. Snowfall and frost are common in January, particularly in the northeastern region, contributing to a chilly start to the year.

January in the southeastern part of France and the island of Corsica is comparatively milder due to the Mediterranean influence. Cities like Nice and Marseille experience moderate winters, although January can still be one of the coldest months, with temperatures significantly lower than in the latter part of the year.

Meanwhile, in the alpine regions, January is characterized by heavy snowfall, making it the peak month for snowfall. These areas, especially around Mont Blanc, the highest peak in France, see plenty of snow, attracting winter sports enthusiasts despite the freezing conditions.

The sea temperatures, notably in the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, are at their lowest in January, ranging between 7.2°C (45°F) and 13.9°C (57°F). The Mediterranean coast is generally warmer than the Atlantic, providing a slightly more pleasant winter seaside experience.

Despite being the coldest month, January sees less rainfall compared to the spring months, with an average precipitation of 50mm (1.97") to 60mm (2.36") in most parts of the country.

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• Paris - January »
  The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 2.4 days and typically aggregates up to 29mm (1.14") of snow. January in Paris, France, brings with it the winter chill, with daily high and low temperatures averaging at 5.9°C (42.6°F) and 1.8°C (35.2°F) respectively.
• Marseille - January »
  January is the coldest month in Marseille, France, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 10.4°C (50.7°F) and an average low of 6.3°C (43.3°F). Marseille experiences its average lowest temperatures in January, reaching a peak of 10.4°C (50.7°F) and a minimum of 6.3°C (43.3°F).
• Lyon - January »
  The month with the most snowfall days in Lyon is January, when snow falls for 5.5 days. In Lyon, France, during January, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 47mm (1.85") of precipitation.
• Toulouse - January »
  In Toulouse, France, during January, the rain falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 46mm (1.81") of precipitation. In Toulouse, in January, snow falls for 1.8 days, with typically accumulated 12mm (0.47") of snow.
• Nice - January »
  The months with the lowest humidity in Nice are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 68%. The months with the lowest UV index in Nice are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.
• Nantes - January »
  January, having an average high-temperature of 8.9°C (48°F) and an average low-temperature of 3.4°C (38.1°F), is the coldest month in Nantes. January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Nantes.
• Strasbourg - January »
  In Strasbourg in January, during 6.3 snowfall days, 39mm (1.54") of snow is typically accumulated. In Strasbourg, France, during January, snow falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 39mm (1.54") of snow.
• Montpellier - January »
  Montpellier, France, reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring 10.8°C (51.4°F) at the peak and 6.4°C (43.5°F) at the lowest. In Montpellier, during January, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of precipitation.
• Bordeaux - January »
  With average high temperatures of 9.8°C (49.6°F) and lows of 4.5°C (40.1°F), January is the coldest month in Bordeaux, France. January and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are most humid months in Bordeaux, France.
• Lille - January »
  In Lille in January, snow falls for 2.8 days, with typically accumulated 20mm (0.79") of snow. January in Lille is marked by the year's coldest temperatures, with the lowest average monthly low of 1.3°C (34.3°F) and the high reaching 5.7°C (42.3°F).
• Rennes - January »
  In Rennes in January, during 0.7 snowfall days, 1mm (0.04") of snow is typically accumulated. The month of January, characterized by an average high of 8.4°C (47.1°F) and a low of 2.6°C (36.7°F), is recognized as the coldest in Rennes, France.
• Reims - January »
  In Reims in January, during 2.8 snowfall days, 16mm (0.63") of snow is typically accumulated. The months with the least sunshine in Reims, France, are January and December, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.