Occitanie weather in January
Thinking about venturing to Occitanie 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 Occitanie in January?
Occitanie is a region in France. January in Occitanie generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.
During the day temperatures vary from cold in Albi at 10°C to moderate in Nîmes at 12°C. At night it cools down to 3°C in Nîmes and 2°C in Albi. 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.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Toulouse with an average of 67 mm to moderate rainfall in Albi with 84 mm. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 92 hours of sunlight in Toulouse. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Occitanie for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Occitanie climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Occitanie?
Toulouse
In January Toulouse generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Montpellier
In January Montpellier generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Carcassonne
In January Carcassonne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Nîmes
In January Nîmes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Albi
In January Albi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Occitanie, in France.
Is January the best time to visit Occitanie?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Occitanie with often unpleasant weather in Toulouse.
On average, the best time to visit Occitanie is in May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Toulouse. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
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