Arcachon weather in January (Aquitaine, France)

How does the weather in Arcachon usually fare in January? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

During January, Arcachon usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 12°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 6°C. This month often claims the chilliest averages of the year.

Precipitation

Arcachon in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 18 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 97 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

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Arcachon, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 97 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 30% *  

Data from: Bordeaux, 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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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