Pays de la Loire Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Pays de la Loire, France in January.

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Les Sables-dʼOlonne Nantes Le Mans La Tranche-sur-Mer

Considering a trip to the Pays de la Loire, 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 Pays de la Loire in January

The Pays de la Loire, France is a region in France. January in the Pays de la Loire 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 8°C (46°F) in Montmirail to 11°C (52°F) in L'Ile d'Yeu. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in L'Ile d'Yeu and 2°C (36°F) in Montmirail.

For specific regional insights in the Pays de la Loire, France, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Le Puy-Notre-Dame with an average of 64 mm (2.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Les Sables-dʼOlonne with 98 mm (3.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during January. Les Sables-dʼOlonne experiences about 85 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore the Pays de la Loire by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Pays de la Loire — and find the best time to visit. (based on Les Sables-dʼOlonne)

January11°C (52°F) February11°C (52°F) March13°C (55°F) April15°C (59°F) May18°C (64°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August23°C (73°F) September21°C (70°F) October18°C (64°F) November14°C (57°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Pays de la Loire in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Pays de la Loire.

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 Pays de la Loire

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in the Pays de la Loire, France?

Temperature range in the Pays de la Loire (January)

Precipitation variation in the Pays de la Loire (January)

Les Sables-dʼOlonne

In January Les Sables-dʼOlonne generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
75 hours
85 hours
116 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Les Sables-dʼOlonne →

Nantes

In January Nantes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
77 hours
73 hours
99 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
77 mm (3 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Nantes →

Le Mans

In January Le Mans generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Le Mans →

La Tranche-sur-Mer

In January La Tranche-sur-Mer generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
75 hours
85 hours
116 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in La Tranche-sur-Mer →

Angers

In January Angers generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Angers →

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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 Pays de la Loire in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Les Sables-dʼOlonne 11°C (52°F) 7°C (45°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Nantes 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Le Mans 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
La Tranche-sur-Mer 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Angers 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Saint-Jean-de-Monts 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)

The Pays de la Loire weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Pays de la Loire, France in January?

January in the Pays de la Loire, France brings unpleasant weather. In Les Sables-dʼOlonne, daytime temperatures are typically around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime lows hover near 7°C (45°F).

What is the average temperature in the Pays de la Loire, France in January?

Average temperatures in the Pays de la Loire, France during January range from a nighttime low near 7°C (45°F) to a daytime high around 11°C (52°F) in Les Sables-dʼOlonne.

Does the Pays de la Loire, France get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Les Sables-dʼOlonne averages just 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for the Pays de la Loire, France.

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Pays de la Loire, France?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to the Pays de la Loire, France 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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