Villefranche-sur-Mer weather in January (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France)

How does the January weather in Villefranche-sur-Mer compare to other months? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

During January, Villefranche-sur-Mer usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is part of the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 12°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 5°C. This month often claims the chilliest averages of the year.

Precipitation

Villefranche-sur-Mer in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 9 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 149 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Villefranche-sur-Mer. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Villefranche-sur-Mer, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Water Temperature 14°C *  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Sunshine 149 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 54% *  

Data from: Monte Carlo, Monaco (10 KM, 6 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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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. With a water temperature of around 14°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

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