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Temperature in The French Riviera in January

The French Riviera is a region in France. January in has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from low in Menton with 11°C to moderate temperatures in Saint-Tropez with 13°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Saint-Tropez and 6°C in Menton. January is a winter month. On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

What is the temperature of the different cities in the French Riviera 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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Legend very warm warm pleasant moderate cold very cold
Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

  • What is the warmest city in January in the French Riviera?
    • Saint-Tropez tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 7°C.

  • What is the coldest city in January in the French Riviera?
    • The coldest city in January in the French Riviera is Menton when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 11°C and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 6°C.

  • How much sun does the French Riviera get in January?
    • Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 150 hours of sunlight anticipated in Cannes. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

  • What is the water's temperature in January?
    • The water temperature averages approximately 13°C in Monaco this month, so not the best month to swim.

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