Calais weather in January (Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Calais this January? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Calais includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 9°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 4°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Calais in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 18 days with rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Calais. 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 Calais climate page with graphs.

 

Calais, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 79 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

Interested in more climate information?

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

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