Loire Valley weather in January (Loire, France)

What weather conditions can you expect in Loire Valley this January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of January in Loire Valley typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 9°C. At night, it falls to around 3°C. The temperatures in January are typically the coolest of the year.

Precipitation

Loire Valley in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 17 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 70 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Loire Valley. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Loire Valley climate page with graphs.

 

Loire Valley, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 70 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Where to go in France in January

Find out more about the weather in France and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Loire Valley.

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