Montpellier weather in January (Languedoc-Roussillon, France)

What kind of weather does January bring to Montpellier? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Montpellier includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in January. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 12°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 5°C. This time of year is known for its most moderate and comfortable temperatures.

Precipitation

Montpellier in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. This month experiences about 11 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 144 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Montpellier. May, June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Montpellier, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 75%  

Sunshine 144 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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?

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

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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