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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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