Climate ▸Forecast ▸January ▸February ▸
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember

Brest weather in January (Brittany, France)

What should you pack for a trip to Brest in January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of January in Brest typically includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 11°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 6°C. With the most moderate temperatures of the year, January offers a break from extremes.

Precipitation

Brest in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 114 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 22 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 64 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Brest. July and August 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.

Need inspiration to choose your next destination? Our innovative weather planner helps you discover the perfect getaway tailored to your ideal climate conditions.

 

Brest, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 73%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 114 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 22 days  
HumidityHumidity 86%  
WindspeedWindspeed 5 m/s  
SunshineSunshine 64 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 25%  

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.

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
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. With a water temperature of around 10°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to France? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in France. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.