Chartres weather in January (Centre, France)

Is January a good time to explore Chartres weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In January, Chartres usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Winter occurs in January. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 8°C. At night, they generally drop to 2°C. This month is known for being the coldest, so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of warm clothing.

Precipitation

Chartres in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. This month experiences about 16 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 59 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 Chartres. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Chartres, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 56 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 59 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

* Data from: Orléans, France (55 KM, 34 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?

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

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