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Weather in January in Lorraine

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

What is the weather like in Lorraine in January?

Lorraine is a region in France. January in Lorraine generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C in Basse-sur-le-Rupt to 7°C in Revigny-sur-Ornain. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C in Revigny-sur-Ornain and -2°C in Basse-sur-le-Rupt. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Jouy-aux-Arches with an average of 74 mm to high rainfall in Vagney with 143 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 55 hours of sunshine in Metz. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

Where to go in Lorraine in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Lorraine on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Lorraine?

Metz

In January Metz generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Metz
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
7°C 
1°C 
46 hours 
91 mm 
16 days 
poor 
6°C 
0°C 
55 hours 
74 mm 
18 days 
poor 
7°C 
0°C 
81 hours 
69 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Metz

Gérardmer

In January Gérardmer generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Gérardmer
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
5°C 
-0°C 
58 hours 
142 mm 
17 days 
poor 
5°C 
-2°C 
77 hours 
122 mm 
18 days 
poor 
6°C 
-2°C 
97 hours 
114 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Gérardmer

Nancy

In January Nancy generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Nancy
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
7°C 
1°C 
46 hours 
95 mm 
16 days 
poor 
6°C 
0°C 
55 hours 
79 mm 
18 days 
poor 
8°C 
0°C 
81 hours 
74 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Nancy

Xonrupt-Longemer

In January Xonrupt-Longemer generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Xonrupt-Longemer
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
5°C 
-0°C 
58 hours 
136 mm 
17 days 
poor 
5°C 
-1°C 
77 hours 
117 mm 
18 days 
poor 
6°C 
-1°C 
97 hours 
109 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Xonrupt-Longemer

Plombières-les-Bains

In January Plombières-les-Bains generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Plombières-les-Bains
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
6°C 
1°C 
58 hours 
155 mm 
16 days 
poor 
5°C 
-0°C 
77 hours 
134 mm 
18 days 
poor 
7°C 
-0°C 
97 hours 
121 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Plombières-les-Bains

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

Is January the best time to visit Lorraine?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Lorraine due to the typically poor weather in Metz.

On average, the best time to visit Lorraine is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Metz. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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