Lower Normandy Weather in January

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

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Honfleur Cabourg Trouville-sur-Mer Deauville

Planning a trip to Lower Normandy, France this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Lower Normandy in January

Lower Normandy, France is a region in France. January in Lower Normandy generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 8°C (46°F) in LʼAigle to 10°C (50°F) in Omonville-la-Petite. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Omonville-la-Petite and 2°C (36°F) in LʼAigle. 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 explore the conditions in Lower Normandy, France in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in LʼAigle with an average of 64 mm (2.5 in) to high rainfall in Carolles with 123 mm (4.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Honfleur gets roughly 64 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

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Best Places to Visit in Lower Normandy in January

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

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 Lower Normandy

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

Temperature range in Lower Normandy (January)

Precipitation variation in Lower Normandy (January)

Honfleur

In January Honfleur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°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)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
59 hours
64 hours
91 hours
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Honfleur →

Cabourg

In January Cabourg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°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
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
60 hours
68 hours
85 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Cabourg →

Trouville-sur-Mer

In January Trouville-sur-Mer generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°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
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
59 hours
64 hours
91 hours
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Trouville-sur-Mer →

Deauville

In January Deauville generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°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
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
59 hours
64 hours
91 hours
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Deauville →

Bayeux

In January Bayeux generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°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
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
60 hours
68 hours
85 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bayeux →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Lower Normandy, in France.

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 Lower Normandy in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Honfleur 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Cabourg 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Trouville-sur-Mer 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Deauville 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Bayeux 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Alençon 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)

Lower Normandy weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Lower Normandy, France in January?

Expect poor weather across Lower Normandy, France in January. The popular destination of Honfleur averages 9°C (48°F) by day and 4°C (39°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Lower Normandy, France in January?

In Honfleur, the average daytime high in January is 9°C (48°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 4°C (39°F).

Does Lower Normandy, France get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Honfleur averages just 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Lower Normandy, France.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Lower Normandy, France?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Honfleur, January may not be the ideal time to visit Lower Normandy, France.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Honfleur. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

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