Pays de la Loire weather in January
Considering a trip to Pays de la Loire this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Pays de la Loire in January?
Pays de la Loire is a region in France. January in Pays de la Loire generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 8°C in Montmirail to 11°C in L'Ile d'Yeu. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in L'Ile d'Yeu and 2°C in Montmirail.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Le Puy-Notre-Dame with an average of 64 mm to moderate rainfall in Les Sables-dʼOlonne with 98 mm. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 85 hours of sunlight in Les Sables-dʼOlonne. 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 Pays de la Loire for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Pays de la Loire climate page.
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Popular destinations in Pays de la Loire
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Pays de la Loire?
Average weather in Les Sables-dʼOlonne
In January Les Sables-dʼOlonne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Nantes
In January Nantes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Le Mans
In January Le Mans generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in La Tranche-sur-Mer
In January La Tranche-sur-Mer generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Angers
In January Angers 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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Pays de la Loire, in France.
Is January the best time to visit Pays de la Loire?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Pays de la Loire with often unpleasant weather in Les Sables-dʼOlonne.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Les Sables-dʼOlonne. In contrast, December tends to have poor weather conditions.
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