Roussillon weather in January (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Roussillon during January? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Roussillon includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 11°C, cooling off to about 1°C at night. The temperatures in January are typically the coolest of the year.

Precipitation

Roussillon in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 11 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 145 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Roussillon. May, June, July, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Roussillon climate page with graphs.

 

Roussillon, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Sunshine 145 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Avignon, France (39 KM, 24 Miles).

Where to go in France in January

Find out more about the weather in France and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Roussillon.

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