Loire Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Loire, France in January.

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Saint-Étienne Saint-Chamond Loire Valley

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

What to Expect in the Loire in January

The Loire, France is a region in France. January in the Loire generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 7°C (45°F) in Saint-Étienne to 9°C (48°F) in Loire Valley. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Loire Valley and -1°C (30°F) in Saint-Étienne. 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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Loire, France, check out the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average snow/rainfall of around 69 mm (2.7 in) in Saint-Étienne.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during January. Saint-Étienne receives roughly 83 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore the Loire by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Loire — and find the best time to visit. (based on Saint-Étienne)

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March13°C (55°F) April16°C (61°F) May20°C (68°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August26°C (79°F) September22°C (72°F) October16°C (61°F) November11°C (52°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Loire in January

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

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 the Loire

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

Temperature range in the Loire (January)

Precipitation variation in the Loire (January)

Saint-Étienne

In January Saint-Étienne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
74 hours
83 hours
111 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Saint-Étienne →

Saint-Chamond

In January Saint-Chamond generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
74 hours
83 hours
111 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Saint-Chamond →

Loire Valley

In January Loire Valley generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
60 hours
70 hours
91 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Loire Valley →

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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 the Loire in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Saint-Étienne 7°C (45°F) -1°C (30°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Saint-Chamond 7°C (45°F) 0°C (32°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Loire Valley 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)

The Loire weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Loire, France in January?

January in the Loire, France brings poor weather. In Saint-Étienne, daytime temperatures are typically around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime lows hover near -1°C (30°F).

What is the average temperature in the Loire, France in January?

Saint-Étienne averages a daytime maximum of 7°C (45°F) in January, with overnight lows close to -1°C (30°F).

Does the Loire, France get a lot of snow/rain in January?

January is on the drier side in the Loire, France. Saint-Étienne averages only about 69 mm (2.7 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Loire, France?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to the Loire, France with often poor weather in Saint-Étienne.

On average, the best time to visit the Loire, France is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Saint-Étienne. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

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We have much more information about the climate in the Loire.

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