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The weather in January in France
It's cold in January in France with an average temperature of 8°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 6°C to a high of 10°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -2°C and 5°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for 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 20°C in 2022, France reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -3°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -12°C to a highest value of 12°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In January, there is an average of 62 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. Of the total precipitation, about 1,1 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in January for France
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in France. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| France | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 8°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 10°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | -2°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 62 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 9 days | 12 days |
| Total snowfall | 1,1 cm | 16 cm |
| Snowy days | 1 day | 8 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in France with cold temps, averaging around 9°C during the day and nights around 3°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 8°C, with nights around 1°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in France is around 9°C, while nighttime temps are about 1°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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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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The climate in France is based on weather data from Paris. Other places, like Côte d'Azur, Bretagne or Corsica, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in France to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in France. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in France
Temperature in January in France over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in 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 France
Total precipitation in January in France over the years
Daily Snowfall in January in France
Snowfall in January in France per year
Daily UV index in January in France
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in France, 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.
Weather experiences in January in France
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The weather was beautiful, with steady fresh snow and bright, sunny days. It was exactly what I was hoping for on my winter vacation! Definitely a 5-star experience!— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in France by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for France. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.