Alençon weather in January (Lower Normandy, France)

How does the January weather in Alençon compare to other months? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Alençon typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 8°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 2°C. With temperatures often at their lowest, this month is coldest of the year. Ideal for indoor activities, be sure to pack warm clothing.

Precipitation

Alençon in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of rain are anticipated.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Alençon. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Alençon, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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.

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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