Pierrefonds weather in January (Picardy, France)

Is Pierrefonds a good destination in January, weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

During January, Pierrefonds usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January ushers in the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 8°C, while nights can cool down to about 2°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Pierrefonds in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 63 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 Pierrefonds. May, June, July, August and September 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 Pierrefonds climate page with graphs.

 

Pierrefonds, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 65 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 63 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 22% *  

* Data from: Paris, France (57 KM, 35 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

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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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