Contes weather in January (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)

What's the typical weather in Contes for January? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Contes includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January marks the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 10°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 3°C. During January, the city enjoys the most temperate climate of the year.

Precipitation

Contes in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 10 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 149 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Contes, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Water Temperature 14°C *  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 149 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 54% *  

Data from: Monte Carlo, Monaco (12 KM, 7 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. With a water temperature of around 14°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

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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