Descartes weather in January (France)

What should you pack for a trip to Descartes in January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Descartes typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of the winter season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 9°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 3°C. January is characterized by some of the mildest temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Descartes in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 17 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 70 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny 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 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 Descartes.

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