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Languedoc-Roussillon weather in January

Considering a trip to Languedoc-Roussillon this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Languedoc-Roussillon in January?

Languedoc-Roussillon is a region in France. Languedoc-Roussillon has a wide variety of climate types. During January, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to moderate and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. In January, it is winter.

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Latour-de-Carol at 4°C to moderate in Argelès-sur-Mer at 13°C. At night it cools down to 5°C in Argelès-sur-Mer and -6°C in Latour-de-Carol. 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.

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Lapalme with an average of 59 mm to high rainfall in Le Collet-de-Dèze with 110 mm. The city Montpellier usually sees around 144 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Languedoc-Roussillon in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Languedoc-Roussillon climate page.

Where to go in Languedoc-Roussillon in January

Find the average weather conditions in January for the most popular destinations in Languedoc-Roussillon on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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 in Languedoc-Roussillon

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Languedoc-Roussillon?

Average weather in Montpellier

In January Montpellier generally has moderate 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.

Montpellier
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13°C 
6°C 
138 hours 
79 mm 
10 days 
12°C 
5°C 
144 hours 
82 mm 
11 days 
13°C 
5°C 
168 hours 
56 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Montpellier

Average weather in Port Leucate

In January Port Leucate generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Port Leucate
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14°C 
6°C 
93 hours 
57 mm 
11 days 
13°C 
5°C 
96 hours 
61 mm 
12 days 
14°C 
5°C 
120 hours 
50 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Port Leucate

Average weather in Cap d'Agde

In January Cap d'Agde generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Cap d'Agde
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13°C 
9°C 
138 hours 
70 mm 
11 days 
13°C 
8°C 
144 hours 
77 mm 
11 days 
13°C 
7°C 
168 hours 
56 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Cap d'Agde

Average weather in Carcassonne

In January Carcassonne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Carcassonne
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11°C 
4°C 
93 hours 
77 mm 
12 days 
10°C 
3°C 
96 hours 
82 mm 
13 days 
poor 
11°C 
3°C 
120 hours 
72 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Carcassonne

Average weather in Le Grau-du-Roi

In January Le Grau-du-Roi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Le Grau-du-Roi
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13°C 
7°C 
138 hours 
64 mm 
10 days 
13°C 
6°C 
144 hours 
72 mm 
11 days 
13°C 
6°C 
168 hours 
48 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Le Grau-du-Roi

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Languedoc-Roussillon, in France.

Is January the best time to visit Languedoc-Roussillon?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Languedoc-Roussillon due to the typically unpleasant weather in Montpellier.

On average, the best time to visit Languedoc-Roussillon is in May, June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Montpellier. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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