Nord Weather in January

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

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

What to Expect in the Nord in January

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 7°C (45°F) in Fourmies to 9°C (48°F) in Loon-Plage. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Loon-Plage and 1°C (34°F) in Fourmies. 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 the Nord, France in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bergues with an average of 62 mm (2.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Fourmies with 86 mm (3.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during January. Lille receives roughly 66 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore the Nord by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Nord - and find the best time to visit. (based on Lille)

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March12°C (54°F) April16°C (61°F) May19°C (66°F) June22°C (72°F) July24°C (75°F) This monthAugust24°C (75°F) September21°C (70°F) October16°C (61°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
Best Time to Visit the Nord →

Best Places to Visit in the Nord in January

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

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 Nord

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

Temperature range in the Nord (January)

Precipitation variation in the Nord (January)

Lille

In January Lille generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
51 hours
66 hours
71 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Lille →

Valenciennes

In January Valenciennes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
51 hours
66 hours
71 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Valenciennes →

Villeneuve d'Ascq

In January Villeneuve d'Ascq generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
51 hours
66 hours
71 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Villeneuve d'Ascq →

Tourcoing

In January Tourcoing generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
51 hours
66 hours
71 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Tourcoing →

Dunkerque

In January Dunkerque generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
48 hours
60 hours
82 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Dunkerque →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lille 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Valenciennes 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Villeneuve d'Ascq 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Tourcoing 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Dunkerque 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Cambrai 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)

The Nord weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, the Nord, France generally has less favorable weather conditions. Lille sees daytime temperatures near 8°C (46°F), with nights cooling to roughly 2°C (36°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Lille peak at roughly 8°C (46°F) in January, dropping to about 2°C (36°F) overnight.

Does the Nord, France get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in the Nord, France. Lille averages only about 65 mm (2.6 in), with most days staying dry.

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

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Nord, France due to the typically less favorable weather in Lille.

On average, the best time to visit the Nord, France is in June, July, August and September with generally excellent weather in Lille. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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