Bourdeaux weather in January (Rhône-Alps, France)

How does the January weather in Bourdeaux compare to other months? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In January, Bourdeaux typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 8°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -0°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Bourdeaux in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 105 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Bourdeaux. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bourdeaux, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 105 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Montélimar, France (30 KM, 19 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

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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