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Weather in January in Nord-Pas-de-Calais

Thinking about venturing to Nord-Pas-de-Calais this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What is the weather like in Nord-Pas-de-Calais in January?

Nord-Pas-de-Calais is a region in France. January in Nord-Pas-de-Calais 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 in Fourmies to 9°C in Sangatte. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C in Sangatte and 1°C in Fourmies. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Nord-Pas-de-Calais. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bergues with an average of 62 mm to moderate rainfall in Équihen-Plage with 92 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 66 hours of sunshine in Lille. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For specific regional insights in Nord-Pas-de-Calais for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Nord-Pas-de-Calais climate page.

Where to go in Nord-Pas-de-Calais in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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 Nord-Pas-de-Calais?

Lille

In January Lille generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Lille
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8°C 
3°C 
51 hours 
75 mm 
18 days 
poor 
8°C 
2°C 
66 hours 
65 mm 
19 days 
poor 
9°C 
2°C 
71 hours 
61 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Lille

Arras

In January Arras generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Arras
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8°C 
2°C 
51 hours 
78 mm 
18 days 
poor 
8°C 
2°C 
66 hours 
64 mm 
19 days 
poor 
9°C 
2°C 
71 hours 
62 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Arras

Wimereux

In January Wimereux generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Wimereux
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9°C 
5°C 
55 hours 
105 mm 
16 days 
poor 
9°C 
4°C 
71 hours 
89 mm 
18 days 
poor 
9°C 
4°C 
80 hours 
75 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Wimereux

Le Touquet-Paris-Plage

In January Le Touquet-Paris-Plage generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Le Touquet-Paris-Plage
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9°C 
4°C 
55 hours 
112 mm 
17 days 
poor 
9°C 
4°C 
71 hours 
91 mm 
18 days 
poor 
9°C 
4°C 
80 hours 
79 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage

Calais

In January Calais generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Calais
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10°C 
5°C 
93 mm 
17 days 
poor 
9°C 
4°C 
79 mm 
18 days 
poor 
9°C 
4°C 
69 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Calais

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Nord-Pas-de-Calais, in France.

Is January the best time to visit Nord-Pas-de-Calais?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Nord-Pas-de-Calais with often poor weather in Lille.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Lille. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

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