The weather in January in Brest

It's cool in January in Brest with an average temperature of 10°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 9°C to a high of 11°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 3°C and 8°C.

Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Brest. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Brest, France. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 16°C in 2016, Brest reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 2°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -5°C to a highest value of 13°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Brest is 13°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 138 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in January for Brest

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Brest. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Brest New York
Average temperature 10°C 5°C
Max. temperature 11°C 11°C
Min. temperature 3°C -5°C
Total precipitation 138 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 18 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Brest with cold temps, averaging around 11°C during the day and nights around 7°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 11°C, with nights around 5°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Brest is around 11°C, while nighttime temps are about 6°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Brest, France. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Brest

Temperature in January in Brest over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Brest, France. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Brest

Total precipitation in January in Brest over the years

Daily UV index in January in Brest

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Brest, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Brest by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Brest. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.