Laon weather in January (Picardy, France)

How does the weather in Laon usually fare in January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Laon typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 8°C. But by evening, they drop to around 2°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Laon in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 18 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 57 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 Laon. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with 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 Laon climate page with graphs.

 

Laon, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 57 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Reims, France (45 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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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

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