Descartes weather in January (France)

Planning a trip to Descartes in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Descartes generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 9°C, while nights can cool down to about 3°C. During this period, the city experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

Descartes in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 17 days of rain.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 70 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Descartes. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Descartes, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 70 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Tours, France (46 KM, 28 Miles).

Where to go in France in January

Find out more about the weather in France in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Descartes in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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