Centre Weather in January

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

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Amboise Blois Orléans Chartres

Thinking about venturing to Centre, France this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Centre in January

Centre, France is a region in France. January in Centre generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Amboise. 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 Centre, France, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tréon with an average of 56 mm (2.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Parnac with 79 mm (3.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Amboise receives about 70 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

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Best Places to Visit in Centre in January

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

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 Centre

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

Temperature range in Centre (January)

Precipitation variation in Centre (January)

Amboise

In January Amboise generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
60 hours
70 hours
91 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Amboise →

Blois

In January Blois generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
60 hours
70 hours
91 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Blois →

Orléans

In January Orléans generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
50 hours
59 hours
81 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Orléans →

Chartres

In January Chartres generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
50 hours
59 hours
81 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Chartres →

Bourges

In January Bourges generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bourges →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Amboise 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Blois 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Orléans 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Chartres 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Bourges 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Chinon 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)

Centre weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, Centre, France generally has poor weather conditions. Amboise sees daytime temperatures near 9°C (48°F), with nights cooling to roughly 2°C (36°F).

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

Average temperatures in Centre, France during January range from a nighttime low near 2°C (36°F) to a daytime high around 9°C (48°F) in Amboise.

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

Not particularly. Amboise averages just 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Centre, France.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Centre, France?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Amboise, January may not be the ideal time to visit Centre, France.

On average, the best time to visit Centre, France is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Amboise. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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