Nord-Pas-de-Calais Weather in January

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

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Lille Arras Wimereux Le Touquet-Paris-Plage

Considering a trip to the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais in January

The Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France is a region in France. January in the 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 (45°F) in Fourmies to 9°C (48°F) in Sangatte. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Sangatte and 1°C (34°F) in Fourmies. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France, check out 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 Équihen-Plage with 92 mm (3.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Lille gets roughly 66 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore the Nord-Pas-de-Calais by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais - 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) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September21°C (70°F) October16°C (61°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais in January

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

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-Pas-de-Calais

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

Temperature range in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais (January)

Precipitation variation in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais (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 →

Arras

In January Arras 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
2°C (36°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)
64 mm (2.5 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Arras →

Wimereux

In January Wimereux 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 less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
71 hours
80 hours
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Wimereux →

Le Touquet-Paris-Plage

In January Le Touquet-Paris-Plage 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 less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
71 hours
80 hours
Monthly rainfall
112 mm (4.4 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage →

Calais

In January Calais 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 less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Calais →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lille 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Arras 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Wimereux 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Le Touquet-Paris-Plage 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Calais 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Berck-sur-Mer 9°C (48°F) 4°C (39°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)

The Nord-Pas-de-Calais weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

January in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France brings less favorable weather. In Lille, daytime temperatures are typically around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime lows hover near 2°C (36°F).

What is the average temperature in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France in January?

In Lille, the average daytime high in January is 8°C (46°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 2°C (36°F).

Does the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Lille averages just 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France.

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France?

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

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

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