Island of Ré Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Island of Ré, France in January.

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Saint-Martin-de-Ré La Flotte Sainte-Marie-de-Ré La Couarde-sur-Mer

Planning a journey to Island of Ré, France this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Island of Ré in January

Island of Ré, France is a region in France. January in Island of Ré generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) in Saint-Martin-de-Ré. 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 Island of Ré, France, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Rivedoux-Plage with an average of 85 mm (3.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Les Portes with 97 mm (3.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in January. Saint-Martin-de-Ré sees roughly 85 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Island of Ré by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Island of Ré — and find the best time to visit. (based on Saint-Martin-de-Ré)

January11°C (52°F) February11°C (52°F) March13°C (55°F) April15°C (59°F) May19°C (66°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August24°C (75°F) September22°C (72°F) October18°C (64°F) November14°C (57°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Island of Ré in January

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

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 Island of Ré

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

Temperature range in Island of Ré (January)

Precipitation variation in Island of Ré (January)

Saint-Martin-de-Ré

In January Saint-Martin-de-Ré generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
75 hours
85 hours
116 hours
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Saint-Martin-de-Ré →

La Flotte

In January La Flotte generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
75 hours
85 hours
116 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in La Flotte →

Sainte-Marie-de-Ré

In January Sainte-Marie-de-Ré generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
75 hours
85 hours
116 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Sainte-Marie-de-Ré →

La Couarde-sur-Mer

In January La Couarde-sur-Mer generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
75 hours
85 hours
116 hours
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in La Couarde-sur-Mer →

Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré

In January Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
75 hours
85 hours
116 hours
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré →

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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 Island of Ré in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Saint-Martin-de-Ré 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
La Flotte 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Sainte-Marie-de-Ré 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
La Couarde-sur-Mer 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Ars-en-Ré 11°C (52°F) 7°C (45°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)

Island of Ré weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Island of Ré, France in January?

January in Island of Ré, France brings unpleasant weather. In Saint-Martin-de-Ré, daytime temperatures are typically around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime lows hover near 6°C (43°F).

What is the average temperature in Island of Ré, France in January?

Daytime temperatures in Saint-Martin-de-Ré peak at roughly 11°C (52°F) in January, dropping to about 6°C (43°F) overnight.

Does Island of Ré, France get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Saint-Martin-de-Ré averages just 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Island of Ré, France.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Island of Ré, France?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Island of Ré, France due to the typically unpleasant weather in Saint-Martin-de-Ré.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Saint-Martin-de-Ré. On the other hand, the month of December tends to have poor weather conditions.

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