Weather in January in The French Riviera
Planning a getaway to the French Riviera this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in the French Riviera in January?
The French Riviera is a region in France. January in the French Riviera generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with moderate precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Menton at 11°C to mild in Saint-Tropez at 13°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Saint-Tropez and 6°C in Menton. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in the French Riviera. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Saint-Tropez with an average of 65 mm to moderate rainfall in Menton with 73 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 150 hours of sunlight expected in Cannes. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a closer look at January's conditions in the French Riviera, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the French Riviera's yearly weather, check out our the French Riviera climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in the French Riviera?
Cannes
In January Cannes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Nice
In January Nice generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Saint-Tropez
In January Saint-Tropez generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Antibes
In January Antibes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Saint-Raphaël
In January Saint-Raphaël generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the French Riviera, in France.
Is January the best time to visit the French Riviera?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit the French Riviera due to the typically unpleasant weather in Cannes.
On average, the best time to visit the French Riviera is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Cannes. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
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