Best time to visit France in January
January is a less ideal time to visit France — the country-average travel-comfort score is 55.5/100. The best months are July, August, June.
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Weather in France in January
Typical weather across France in January: average high 8.7°C, low 2.6°C, about 53.9 mm of rain, and 5.2 hours of sunshine per day. Among France's cities, Marseille has the best weather in January (score 71/100, January climate details).
| Metric | France avg | Best city (Marseille) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 55.5 | 71 |
| High / Low | 8.7° / 2.6° | 11.5° / 5.4° |
| Precipitation | 53.9 mm | 154.5 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 5.2 | 7.4 |
Is January recommended?
January is not the best month to visit France. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for France.
When to visit France in other months
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