Pyrénées-Atlantiques Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France in January.

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Biarritz Anglet Pau Bayonne

Considering a trip to the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, 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 Pyrénées-Atlantiques in January

The Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France is a region in France. January in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Biarritz. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

For a closer look at conditions across the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Pau with an average of 113 mm (4.4 in) to high rainfall in Socoa with 135 mm (5.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in January. Biarritz sees roughly 99 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore the Pyrénées-Atlantiques by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques — and find the best time to visit. (based on Biarritz)

January13°C (55°F) February13°C (55°F) March16°C (61°F) April17°C (63°F) May20°C (68°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August25°C (77°F) September23°C (73°F) October20°C (68°F) November16°C (61°F) December14°C (57°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Pyrénées-Atlantiques.

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 Pyrénées-Atlantiques

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France?

Temperature range in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques (January)

Precipitation variation in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques (January)

Biarritz

In January Biarritz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
89 hours
99 hours
115 hours
Monthly rainfall
142 mm (5.6 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
127 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Biarritz →

Anglet

In January Anglet generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
89 hours
99 hours
115 hours
Monthly rainfall
140 mm (5.5 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Anglet →

Pau

In January Pau generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Pau →

Bayonne

In January Bayonne generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
89 hours
99 hours
115 hours
Monthly rainfall
136 mm (5.4 in)
127 mm (5 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Bayonne →

Socoa

In January Socoa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
89 hours
99 hours
115 hours
Monthly rainfall
142 mm (5.6 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Socoa →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, in France.

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 Pyrénées-Atlantiques in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Biarritz 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)
Anglet 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Pau 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Bayonne 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Socoa 12°C (54°F) 6°C (43°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)

The Pyrénées-Atlantiques weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France in January?

In January, the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France generally has poor weather conditions. Biarritz sees daytime temperatures near 13°C (55°F), with nights cooling to roughly 7°C (45°F).

What is the average temperature in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France in January?

Biarritz averages a daytime maximum of 13°C (55°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 7°C (45°F).

Does the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France get a lot of rain in January?

Biarritz typically receives notable rainfall in January, about 132 mm (5.2 in) on average across the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France.

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France with often poor weather in Biarritz.

On average, the best time to visit the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Biarritz. On the other hand, the weather in January and February tend to be poor.

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