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Weather in January in Picardy

Thinking about venturing to Picardy 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 Picardy in January?

Picardy is a region in France. January in Picardy generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 7°C in Fourmies to 9°C in Fort-Mahon-Plage. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C in Fort-Mahon-Plage and 1°C in Fourmies. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Sourdon with an average of 60 mm to moderate rainfall in Quend-Plage with 89 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 71 hours of sunshine in Amiens. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

For a closer look at January's conditions in Picardy, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Picardy's yearly weather, check out our Picardy climate page.

Where to go in Picardy in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Picardy on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Picardy?

Amiens

In January Amiens 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.

Amiens
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8°C 
3°C 
55 hours 
79 mm 
17 days 
poor 
8°C 
2°C 
71 hours 
63 mm 
18 days 
poor 
9°C 
2°C 
80 hours 
62 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Amiens

Saint-Valery-sur-Somme

In January Saint-Valery-sur-Somme 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.

Saint-Valery-sur-Somme
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9°C 
4°C 
55 hours 
100 mm 
17 days 
poor 
9°C 
3°C 
71 hours 
79 mm 
18 days 
poor 
9°C 
3°C 
80 hours 
73 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme

Quend

In January Quend 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.

Quend
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9°C 
4°C 
55 hours 
105 mm 
17 days 
poor 
9°C 
4°C 
71 hours 
84 mm 
18 days 
poor 
9°C 
3°C 
80 hours 
75 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Quend

Le Crotoy

In January Le Crotoy 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.

Le Crotoy
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9°C 
4°C 
55 hours 
102 mm 
17 days 
poor 
9°C 
3°C 
71 hours 
81 mm 
18 days 
poor 
9°C 
3°C 
80 hours 
74 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Le Crotoy

Beauvais

In January Beauvais 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.

Beauvais
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8°C 
2°C 
58 hours 
78 mm 
17 days 
poor 
8°C 
2°C 
63 hours 
62 mm 
17 days 
poor 
9°C 
2°C 
88 hours 
60 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Beauvais

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Picardy, in France.

Is January the best time to visit Picardy?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Picardy due to the typically poor weather in Amiens.

On average, the best time to visit Picardy is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Amiens. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

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