Midi-Pyrénées Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Midi-Pyrénées, France in January.

Are you planning a trip a to the Midi-Pyrénées, France in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the Midi-Pyrénées in January

The Midi-Pyrénées, France is a region in France. January in the Midi-Pyrénées generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Gavarnie at 4°C (39°F) to mild in Barbotan-les-Thermes at 12°C (54°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Barbotan-les-Thermes and -5°C (23°F) in Gavarnie. 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 Midi-Pyrénées, France, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Beaumont-de-Lomagne with an average of 63 mm (2.5 in) to high rainfall in Arcizans-Avant with 138 mm (5.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during January. Toulouse receives roughly 92 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore the Midi-Pyrénées by month

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

Best Places to Visit in the Midi-Pyrénées in January

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

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 Midi-Pyrénées

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

Temperature range in the Midi-Pyrénées (January)

Precipitation variation in the Midi-Pyrénées (January)

Toulouse

In January Toulouse generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
86 hours
92 hours
115 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions

Lourdes

In January Lourdes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
128 mm (5 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions

Saint-Lary-Soulan

In January Saint-Lary-Soulan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions

Cauterets

In January Cauterets generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
131 mm (5.2 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions

Ax-les-Thermes

In January Ax-les-Thermes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
93 hours
96 hours
120 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Midi-Pyrénées, 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 the Midi-Pyrénées in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Toulouse 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Lourdes 8°C (46°F) 0°C (32°F) 128 mm (5 in)
Saint-Lary-Soulan 4°C (39°F) -4°C (25°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Cauterets 6°C (43°F) -2°C (28°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
Ax-les-Thermes 5°C (41°F) -4°C (25°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Luchon 4°C (39°F) -5°C (23°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)

The Midi-Pyrénées weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Midi-Pyrénées, France in January?

the Midi-Pyrénées, France typically experiences unpleasant weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Toulouse average around 11°C (52°F), and temperatures drop to about 3°C (37°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Midi-Pyrénées, France in January?

Toulouse averages a daytime maximum of 11°C (52°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 3°C (37°F).

Does the Midi-Pyrénées, France get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in the Midi-Pyrénées, France. Toulouse averages only about 67 mm (2.6 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Midi-Pyrénées, France?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to the Midi-Pyrénées, France with often unpleasant weather in Toulouse.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Toulouse. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Midi-Pyrénées.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to France? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in France.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

Bucket list

Need travel inspiration? Check out our bucket list articles and be inspired.