Weather in January in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Planning a getaway to Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in January?
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur is a region in France. The weather in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in January can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to mild and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. It's the height of winter.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Le Monêtier-les-Bains at -4°C to mild in Port-Cros at 14°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Port-Cros and -12°C in Le Monêtier-les-Bains. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.To explore the conditions in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Esparron-de-Verdon with an average of 52 mm to high rainfall in La Grave with 120 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 150 hours of sunlight anticipated in Cannes. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit France, check out our Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur?
Cannes
In January Cannes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Nice
In January Nice generally has low 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.
Marseille
In January Marseille 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.
Sainte-Maxime
In January Sainte-Maxime generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Avignon
In January Avignon generally has low 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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Is January the best time to visit Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur due to the typically unpleasant weather in Cannes.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Cannes. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be unpleasant.
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