Temperature in The French Riviera in January

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in the French Riviera, France this January.

The French Riviera, France, a region in France, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in January ranging from 11°C (52°F) in Menton to 13°C (55°F) in Saint-Tropez. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Saint-Tropez and 6°C (43°F) in Menton. January falls during the winter season. On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

What is the temperature of the different cities in the French Riviera, France in January?

Explore the map below to discover average January temperatures at the top destinations in the French Riviera. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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See also: the French Riviera weather by month.

Best Places to Visit in the French Riviera in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

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The French Riviera temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in the French Riviera, France in January?

Average daytime highs in the French Riviera, France during January reach about 12°C (54°F) in Cannes.

How cold does it get at night in the French Riviera, France in January?

Nighttime temperatures in Cannes typically drop to around 6°C (43°F) in January.

What is the warmest city in January in the French Riviera, France?

From a thorough analysis of our records, Saint-Tropez clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 13°C (55°F), and evenings that remain near 7°C (45°F).

What is the coldest city in January in the French Riviera, France?

According to our data, Menton holds the title for the coldest city in the French Riviera, France in January. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately 11°C (52°F) and drops to lows of about 6°C (43°F) during the night.

How much sun does the French Riviera, France get in January?

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.

What is the water temperature in January?

The water temperature averages approximately 13°C (55°F) in Monaco this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.

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