Les Mathes weather in January (Poitou-Charentes, France)

Is January a good time to explore Les Mathes weather-wise? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In January, Les Mathes typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 11°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 5°C. With moderate temperatures, January stands out as the chilliest month of the year.

Precipitation

Les Mathes in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Expect around 17 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 85 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

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

 

Les Mathes, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 86% *  

Sunshine 85 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: La Rochelle, France (49 KM, 30 Miles).

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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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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