Espelette weather in January (Aquitaine, France)

Thinking of visiting Espelette in January? Check the weather first! Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In January, Espelette tends to experience low temperatures and high rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 12°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 5°C. January is characterized by some of the mildest temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Espelette in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. This month experiences about 17 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 99 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

 

Espelette, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 123 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 99 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Biarritz, France (17 KM, 11 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

Temperatures

Precipitation

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.

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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to France? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in France. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.