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Temperature

6.3°C

43.3°F

High temperature

8.2°C

46.8°F

Low temperature

4.3°C

39.7°F

Feels like

4.1°C

39.3°F

Rainy days

26 days

Rainfall level

1.28mm

0.05 inch

Cloud coverage

89.6%

Wind speed

21.7km/h

13.5mph

Daylight time

8:46:55

UV index

0.6

1

13.1°C

56.0°F

2

10.7°C

51.0°F

3

7.6°C

46.0°F

4

11.7°C

53.0°F

5

12.5°C

55.0°F

6

11.4°C

53.0°F

7

10.0°C

50.0°F

8

9.5°C

49.0°F

9

7.1°C

45.0°F

10

7.0°C

45.0°F

11

10.8°C

51.0°F

12

10.6°C

51.0°F

13

9.4°C

49.0°F

14

10.2°C

50.0°F

15

7.2°C

45.0°F

16

5.4°C

42.0°F

17

2.4°C

36.0°F

18

2.2°C

36.0°F

19

1.4°C

35.0°F

20

2.9°C

37.0°F

21

2.2°C

36.0°F

22

0.8°C

33.0°F

23

2.1°C

36.0°F

24

2.4°C

36.0°F

25

1.0°C

34.0°F

26

2.5°C

37.0°F

27

4.8°C

41.0°F

28

3.1°C

38.0°F

29

2.0°C

36.0°F

30

5.7°C

42.0°F

31

5.2°C

41.0°F

January in France is generally cold, with temperatures ranging from 4.3°C (39.7°F) to 8.2°C (46.8°F), and an average temperature of 6.3°C (43.3°F). The country experiences strong winds, with an average speed of 21.7 km/h (13.5 mph) and gusts reaching 46.6 km/h (29 mph). The humidity is relatively high, with an average of 82.9%. France has a high chance of precipitation in January, with an average probability of 83.9% and an average of 1.28 inches of rainfall. The most common weather condition is rain, with a 16.8% chance of overcast skies. France has an average visibility of 18.2 km (11.3 miles) and an average UV index of 0.6, indicating a low risk of sunburn.

How hot is France in January?

The hot temperature in January in France rises to 14.9°C (58.8°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 82.9% humidity. During hottest days of January it feels like 14.9 °C (58.8°F). The average maximum temp in France is 8.2°C (58.8°F) during day time in January.

How cold is France in January?

The coldest temp in France in January drops to -1.6°C (29.1°F) during the cold nights. With 21.7km/h (13.5mph) winds and 82.9% humidity it feels like -5.3°C (22.5°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 4.3°C (39.7°F) during night time in January.

Does it rain in France in January?

Yes, it rains for 26 days in France in January averaging 1.28 mm of precipitation. France has a 83.9% chance for rain throughout the entire month of January.

How much does it rain in France throughout January?

France has 1.28 mm (0.05 inch) of rain per day on average in January. It rains for an average of 26 days out of the entire month.

What is the direction of the wind in France in January?

Most days of January the wind is blowing from South direction in France.

What are the humidity levels in France in January?

The average humidity levels in France in January are 82.9%. Daily humidity levels in France range from 73.6% to 92.5% during January.

How many hours of daylight are in France in January?

France has 8 hours 46 minutes of daylight in January on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in France in January is at 8:36:37 and the sunset is at 17:23:32.

What is the cloud coverage in France in January?

Clouds cover 89.6% of the sky on average throughout January in France. The cloud coverage ranges from 64.3% to 100% depending on the day of the month.

What is the UV level in January in France?

The average UV index in France is 0.6 in January. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 0 to 2.

What is the solar radiation in France in January?

The average solar radiation is 11 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in France during January. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 4.8 W/m2 to 23.6 W/m2.

What is the solar energy during January in France?

The average solar energy during January in France is 0.9 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 0.4 MJ/m2, to 2.1 MJ/m2 during January.

Are there severe weather risks in France in January?

Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in France in January.

What is the air pressure in France in January?

On average the air pressure in France in January is 1018.6 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 987.5 mb to 1035.9 mb.

What is the visibility in France in January?

The average daylight visibility in France in January is 18.2 km (11.3 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 5.8 km (3.6 miles) to 25.5 km (15.8 miles) throughout January.

What is the dew point in France in January?

The average dew point in France during January is 3.5°C (38.3°F).

Where is the data for France climate in January coming from?

The climate data for France in January is collected from the following weather stations.

• TOUSSUS LE NOBLE, FR
• VELIZY, FR
• ORLY, FR
• LE BOURGET, FR
• PARIS MONTSOURIS, FR
• CHARLES DE GAULLE, FR
• CW1292 Coignieres FR
• DW3543 Vernouillet FR
• DW3623 Longjumeau FR
• EW3042 Verneuil Sur Seine FR