French Riviera and Provence in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in French Riviera and Provence in january 2025
Below, find the the weather forecast for january for most popular cities in Provence/Côte d’Azur. These forecasts are probabilities for january from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in january in Marseille
bad weather 4.1cm
Weather at 6am
47°F
Clear/Sunny
45% of time
28%
12%
11%
Weather at 12pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
51% of time
22%
12%
10%
Weather at 6pm
49°F
Clear/Sunny
48% of time
27%
11%
10%
Weather at 3am
47°F
45%
30%
14%
9%
Where to go in French Riviera and Provence in january?
Where to go in French Riviera and Provence in january: destination map
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Where to go in january based on the weather?
| Alpes-de-Haute-Provence (Digne-les-Bains, Verdon Gorge, Manosque...) | 45°F to 52°F | 4 days | very bad weather | |
| Alpes-Maritimes (Nice, Cannes, Antibes...) | 41°F to 54°F | 3 à 5 days | 58°F | bad weather |
| Bouches-du-Rhône (Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, La Ciotat...) | 50°F to 54°F | 3 à 5 days | 58°F | bad weather* |
| Gard (Bagnols-sur-Ceze, Pont-Saint-Esprit...) | 50°F | 3 days | very bad weather | |
| Principality of Monaco (Monaco...) | 52°F | 5 days | 58°F | bad weather |
| Var (Toulon, Saint-Tropez, Sainte-Maxime...) | 52°F to 54°F | 4 à 5 days | 58°F | bad weather |
| Vaucluse (Avignon, Orange, Mont Ventoux...) | 45°F to 50°F | 3 à 6 days | very bad weather |
Where should you go in French Riviera and Provence in january when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in French Riviera and Provence in january ranges from bad to very bad depending on the region and city.
January is not the best month to travel to in Provence/Côte d'Azur. The climate in Sanary-sur-Mer, Six-Fours-les-Plages, Menton, Bandol, Cavalaire, Juan-les-Pins, Fréjus, Porquerolles, Ramatuelle, Marseille, Hyères, Nice, Cannes, La Fos-sur-Mer, Lavandou, La Ciotat, Cassis, Saint-Tropez, Antibes, Sainte-Maxime, Saint-Raphaël, Toulon, Saint-Honorat Island and Sainte-Marguerite Island is bad. It's cold, the sun is not there all the time and you take the risk being faced with rain very frequently.
It's much worse around the cities of Sanary-sur-Mer, Six-Fours-les-Plages, Menton, Bandol, Cavalaire, Juan-les-Pins, Fréjus, Porquerolles, Ramatuelle, Marseille, Hyères, Nice, Cannes, La Fos-sur-Mer, Lavandou, La Ciotat, Cassis, Saint-Tropez, Antibes, Sainte-Maxime, Saint-Raphaël, Toulon, Saint-Honorat Island and Sainte-Marguerite Island and surrounding areas where the climate is even worse. It is really not advisable to go to these areas this month.
Climate in French Riviera and Provence in january
Climate in Marseille in january
In the month of january, the mean temperature in Marseille is 50°F (maximum temperature is 52°F and minimum temperature is 47°F). The climate is rather cold in that area in this month, but it is liveable by dressing hot. With 3.3in over 4 days, rain may occur during your stay. But this is reasonably and it will not be continuous.
With a bad climate, january is not recommended month to go in this locality.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 50°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 52°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 57°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (14%) | ||
| Humidity | 78% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 33% | ||
| Length of day | 09:21 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
Climate in Cannes in january
In the month of january, maximum temperature is 54°F and minimum temperature is 47°F (for an average temperature of 50°F). The climate is rather cold around this city in this month, but it is livable when dressing cosy. With 2.7in over 4 days, you risk getting wet slightly during your stay. But this is pretty reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
With a bad climate, the month of january is not recommended month to go in that area.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 50°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 54°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 57°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (12%) | ||
| Humidity | 71% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 29% | ||
| Length of day | 09:19 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
Climate in Monaco in january
In january, the mean temperature in Monaco is 50°F (maximum temperature is 52°F and minimum temperature is 47°F). The climate is rather fresh in this city in this month, but it is liveable by dressing warm. With 3.9in over 5 days, you risk getting wet slightly for your trip. But this is rather moderate and it will not be continuous.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 50°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 52°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 57°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.9in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||
| Humidity | 73% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 31% | ||
| Length of day | 09:18 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
Climate in Nice in january
In the month of january, maximum temperature is 52°F and minimum temperature is 43°F (for an average temperature of 47°F). The climate is rather fresh here in january, but it is livable by dressing hot. With 3.7in over 5 days, you will experience some showers throughout your journey. But this is moderate and it will not be continuous.
With a bad climate, january is not the best time to go in Nice in Provence/Côte d’Azur.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 52°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 43°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 57°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||
| Humidity | 72% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 29% | ||
| Length of day | 09:18 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
Climate in Saint-Tropez in january
In january, the mean temperature in Saint-Tropez is 50°F (maximum temperature is 54°F and minimum temperature is 47°F). The climate is fairly cool in this city in the month of january, but it is endurable when dressing warm. With 3.5in over 5 days, you risk getting wet slightly during your vacations. But this is rather reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
With a bad weather, the month of january is not recommended month to go there.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 50°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 54°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 57°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||
| Humidity | 74% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||
| Cloud cover | 32% | ||
| Length of day | 09:21 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
All cities in French Riviera and Provence in january
| Marseille in january | bad weather |
| Cannes in january | bad weather |
| Monaco in january | bad weather |
| Nice in january | bad weather |
| Saint-Tropez in january | bad weather |
| Toulon in january | bad weather |
| Aix-en-Provence in january | very bad weather |
| Antibes in january | bad weather |
| Avignon in january | very bad weather |
| Bormes-les-Mimosas in january | bad weather |
| Cassis in january | bad weather |
| Digne-les-Bains in january | very bad weather |
| Fréjus in january | bad weather |
| Hyères in january | bad weather |
| Isola 2000 in january | very bad weather |
| Juan-les-Pins in january | bad weather |
| La Ciotat in january | bad weather |
| Lavandou in january | bad weather |
| Menton in january | bad weather |
| Orange in january | very bad weather |
| Ramatuelle in january | bad weather |
Weather data for French Riviera and Provence in january:
Weather data for French Riviera and Provence in january is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in French Riviera and Provence. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in French Riviera and Provence 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 French Riviera and Provence.