North of France in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in the North of France in january 2025
Here, you have access to the weather forecast for the month of january for most popular cities in North of France. These datas are statistics for january from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in january in Lille
very bad weather 67cm
Weather at 6am
38°F
Cloudy
26% of time
20%
18%
13%
Weather at 12pm
43°F
Cloudy
28% of time
25%
19%
14%
Weather at 6pm
40°F
Cloudy
26% of time
22%
20%
15%
Weather at 3am
38°F
27%
23%
14%
12%
Where to go in the North of France in january?
Where to go in the North of France in january: destination map
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Where to go in january based on the weather?
| Nord (Lille, Dunkirk, Cambrai...) | 41°F to 45°F | 3 à 7 days | 47°F to 49°F | very bad weather |
| Pas-de-Calais (Calais, Boulogne-sur-Mer, Arras (Pas-de-Calais)...) | 43°F to 47°F | 3 à 8 days | 47°F to 49°F | very bad weather |
Where should you go in the North of France in january when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in the North of France in january is very bad across the board.
The month of january is one of the worst month for visiting North of France. The climate in Douai, Lens, Boulogne-sur-Mer, Berck, Calais, Le Touquet, Lille, Arras (Pas-de-Calais), Valenciennes, Dunkirk and Cambrai and everywhere in the country is ver bad. It's cold, the sun is not there all the time and you take the risk being faced with rain very regularly wherever you go.
Climate in the North of France in january
Climate in Lille in january
In january, maximum temperature is 43°F and minimum temperature is 38°F (for an average temperature of 41°F). The climate is rather more than very fresh in that locality in january. Plan to cover you well! With 3.2in over 6 days, rainfall can happen throughout your trip. But this is reasonably and it will not be continuous.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 41°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 43°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 38°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (18%) | ||
| Humidity | 91% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||
| Cloud cover | 61% | ||
| Length of day | 08:29 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Arras (Pas-de-Calais) in january
In january, the mean temperature in Arras (Pas-de-Calais) is 40°F (maximum temperature is 43°F and minimum temperature is 36°F). The climate is quite more than very fresh in this location in january. Plan a sweater! With 3.5in over 6 days, rain may occur throughout your holidays. But this is pretty reasonably and it will not be continuous.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 40°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 43°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 36°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||
| Humidity | 92% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||
| Cloud cover | 61% | ||
| Length of day | 08:33 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Boulogne-sur-Mer in january
In the month of january, the mean temperature in Boulogne-sur-Mer is 43°F (maximum temperature is 45°F and minimum temperature is 41°F). The climate is rather more than very fresh in this location in january. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! With 3.7in over 7 days, you will experience some showers throughout your trip. But this is rather reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 43°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 45°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 41°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 47°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (22%) | ||
| Humidity | 87% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||
| Cloud cover | 58% | ||
| Length of day | 08:29 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Calais in january
In january, maximum temperature is 47°F and minimum temperature is 43°F (for an average temperature of 45°F). The climate is quite cold in this location in this month. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! With 3.8in over 6 days, rain may occur during your stay. But this is pretty reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 45°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 43°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 47°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.8in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (20%) | ||
| Humidity | 86% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||
| Cloud cover | 59% | ||
| Length of day | 08:27 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Cambrai in january
In the month of january, the mean temperature in Cambrai is 40°F (maximum temperature is 43°F and minimum temperature is 36°F). The climate is quite more than very fresh here in the month of january. Do not forget to cover yourself! With 4in over 7 days, you risk getting wet slightly during your stay. But this is rather moderate and it will not be continuous.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 40°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 43°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 36°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (21%) | ||
| Humidity | 92% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||
| Cloud cover | 61% | ||
| Length of day | 08:33 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
All cities in the North of France in january
| Lille in january | very bad weather |
| Arras (Pas-de-Calais) in january | very bad weather |
| Boulogne-sur-Mer in january | very bad weather |
| Calais in january | very bad weather |
| Cambrai in january | very bad weather |
| Dunkirk in january | very bad weather |
| Le Touquet in january | very bad weather |
| Bray-Dunes in january | very bad weather |
| Montreuil-sur-Mer in january | very bad weather |
| Valenciennes in january | very bad weather |
| Wissant in january | very bad weather |
| Audinghen in january | very bad weather |
| Audresselles in january | very bad weather |
| Aulnoye-Aymeries in january | very bad weather |
| Berck in january | very bad weather |
| Dannes in january | very bad weather |
| Douai in january | very bad weather |
| Escalles in january | very bad weather |
| Hardelot-Plage in january | very bad weather |
| Le Portel in january | very bad weather |
| Leffrinckoucke in january | very bad weather |
Weather data for North of France in january:
Weather data for North of France in january is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in the North of France. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in the North of France can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to the North of France.