Menton weather in January (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)

Planning a trip to Menton in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Menton generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 11°C. But by evening, they drop to around 6°C. On average, January has the most moderate temperatures of the year.

Menton in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 10 days of rain are anticipated.

The area enjoys a balanced 149 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Menton. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Menton, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Water Temperature 14°C *  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 149 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 54% *  

* Data from: Monte Carlo, Monaco (6 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in France in January

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 Menton in January?

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. With a water temperature of around 14°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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