Aquitaine Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Aquitaine, France in January.

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Biarritz Bordeaux Saint-Jean-de-Luz Seignosse

Are you planning a trip a to Aquitaine, France in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Aquitaine in January

Aquitaine, France is a region in France. January in Aquitaine generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Bort-les-Orgues at 6°C (43°F) to mild in Seignosse at 13°C (55°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Seignosse and -1°C (30°F) in Bort-les-Orgues. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

For specific regional insights in Aquitaine, France, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Moncrabeau with an average of 64 mm (2.5 in) to high rainfall in Accous with 141 mm (5.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in January. Bordeaux sees roughly 97 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

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Best Places to Visit in Aquitaine in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Aquitaine.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Aquitaine

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Aquitaine, France?

Temperature range in Aquitaine (January)

Precipitation variation in Aquitaine (January)

Bordeaux

In January Bordeaux generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
83 hours
97 hours
116 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
76 mm (3 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Bordeaux →

Biarritz

In January Biarritz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
89 hours
99 hours
115 hours
Monthly rainfall
142 mm (5.6 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
127 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Biarritz →

Saint-Jean-de-Luz

In January Saint-Jean-de-Luz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
89 hours
99 hours
115 hours
Monthly rainfall
141 mm (5.6 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Saint-Jean-de-Luz →

Seignosse

In January Seignosse generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
89 hours
99 hours
115 hours
Monthly rainfall
133 mm (5.2 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Seignosse →

Lacanau-Océan

In January Lacanau-Océan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
83 hours
97 hours
116 hours
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Lacanau-Océan →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Aquitaine, in France.

In our records: France January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in France in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in France was -14°C (7°F) in Colmar on January 12, 1987.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Aquitaine in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Biarritz 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)
Bordeaux 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Saint-Jean-de-Luz 12°C (54°F) 6°C (43°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
Seignosse 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
Lacanau-Océan 12°C (54°F) 6°C (43°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Hossegor 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)

Aquitaine weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Aquitaine, France in January?

Aquitaine, France typically experiences unpleasant weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Bordeaux average around 12°C (54°F), and temperatures drop to about 4°C (39°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Aquitaine, France in January?

Bordeaux averages a daytime maximum of 12°C (54°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 4°C (39°F).

Does Aquitaine, France get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Aquitaine, France during January, with Bordeaux averaging close to 76 mm (3 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Aquitaine, France?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Aquitaine, France with often unpleasant weather in Bordeaux.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Bordeaux. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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