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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 moderate, 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 moderate 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.

Where to go in the French Riviera in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the the French Riviera on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

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.

Cannes
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13°C 
8°C 
137 hours 
83 mm 
8 days 
12°C 
6°C 
150 hours 
68 mm 
9 days 
13°C 
6°C 
159 hours 
65 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Cannes

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.

Nice
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13°C 
6°C 
137 hours 
86 mm 
8 days 
12°C 
5°C 
150 hours 
70 mm 
9 days 
12°C 
5°C 
159 hours 
69 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Nice

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.

Saint-Tropez
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14°C 
8°C 
146 hours 
80 mm 
9 days 
13°C 
7°C 
150 hours 
65 mm 
9 days 
14°C 
7°C 
149 hours 
59 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Saint-Tropez

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.

Antibes
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13°C 
8°C 
137 hours 
84 mm 
8 days 
12°C 
6°C 
150 hours 
68 mm 
9 days 
13°C 
6°C 
159 hours 
66 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Antibes

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.

Saint-Raphaël
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13°C 
8°C 
119 hours 
83 mm 
9 days 
12°C 
7°C 
156 hours 
68 mm 
9 days 
13°C 
6°C 
167 hours 
63 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Saint-Raphaël

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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