Brittany · WinterMonth summary
Brittany weather in January
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
3°C – 9°C
🌧 Rainy days
43% of days
☀️ Sunshine
3.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
3.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Brittany in January?
❌ Poor
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: January is a difficult time for Brittany. July (8.2/10) is much more favourable.
By trip type
Brittany in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants Winter in Brittany is cool (9°C during the day). Days are short (3.9h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 43% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 3°C | 9°C | 43% | 2.8 | 3.9h | 3.5/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 4°C | 11°C | 38% | 2.1 | 6.3h | 4.4/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 5°C | 12°C | 45% | 2.3 | 8.2h | 4.6/10 |
| ⛅ April | 6°C | 15°C | 36% | 1.9 | 11.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 10°C | 19°C | 39% | 2.0 | 11.9h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 13°C | 22°C | 38% | 2.7 | 12.5h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 14°C | 23°C | 30% | 1.5 | 12.9h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 14°C | 24°C | 28% | 1.6 | 11.8h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 13°C | 21°C | 34% | 2.1 | 10.1h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ October | 10°C | 17°C | 39% | 2.8 | 7.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 6°C | 13°C | 45% | 2.8 | 5.7h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 5°C | 10°C | 42% | 2.8 | 4.1h | 4.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Brittany averages 9°C, 43% rainy days and 3.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 3.5/10.
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Comparison
January vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +14°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -13%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +9.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Brittany in January
Is January a good time to visit Brittany?
January is not recommended for Brittany (score 3.5/10). With 43% rainy days and 3.9h of sunshine, consider July (8.2/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Brittany in January?
It's cool with 9°C daytime and 3°C at night. 3.9h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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