Amiens weather in January (Picardy, France)

How does the January weather in Amiens compare to other months? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Amiens typically includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Expect temperatures to climb to 8°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 2°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Amiens in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 71 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Amiens. 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 Amiens climate page with graphs.

 

Amiens, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 63 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 71 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Abbeville, France (42 KM, 26 Miles).

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?

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