The month in detail
What to expect in January
In January, Montpellier sees 12°C during the day with 4.7h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (19% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
January ranks 11 out of 12 months in Montpellier.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
2 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
2°
Daylight
9.1h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 23
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Is January the right month?
The best month in Montpellier is June (9.2/10), 5.0 pts higher than January.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.
Country · France
🗣️LanguageFrench
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘ+1.03°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 31°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 12°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 22%
🏛️ City break
📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Location
Where is Montpellier ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
FranceTemperate climate with a 9.2 → 4.2 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
43.61°N · 3.88°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Montpellier?
June is the best month with 27.0°C highs, 18.0°C lows, 10.5h of sunshine and 12.0% rainy days. The months of June & July offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Montpellier get in June?
Montpellier averages 10.5 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.9/10.
What is the rainiest month in Montpellier?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Montpellier in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 18.0°C, while afternoon highs average 27.0°C.
Is Montpellier good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Montpellier scores 4.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 8.9/10.
When should you avoid Montpellier?
January is the most difficult month to visit Montpellier, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Montpellier in January?
The average UV index reaches 2 in January in Montpellier (low), with about 9.1h of daylight. No protection needed.