Montpellier · WinterMonth summary
Montpellier weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
4°C – 12°C
🌧 Rainy days
28% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Montpellier in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ 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 an average time for Montpellier. June (9.2/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
Montpellier 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
🎯 Tourist low season — museums and monuments without queues In January, Montpellier sees 12°C during the day with 8.0h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 28% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (9.2/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 4°C | 12°C | 28% | 2.1 | 8.0h | 5.5/10 |
| ⛅ February | 5°C | 14°C | 28% | 2.1 | 9.1h | 6.6/10 |
| ⛅ March | 7°C | 16°C | 27% | 2.3 | 10.5h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 9°C | 18°C | 26% | 2.4 | 12.0h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 13°C | 22°C | 27% | 2.4 | 13.2h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ June | 18°C | 27°C | 21% | 1.5 | 14.1h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ July | 20°C | 31°C | 9% | 0.6 | 14.0h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ August | 20°C | 30°C | 12% | 1.1 | 13.0h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ September | 16°C | 26°C | 20% | 2.8 | 11.2h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 13°C | 21°C | 33% | 3.6 | 9.6h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ November | 8°C | 15°C | 37% | 3.6 | 8.9h | 6.2/10 |
| ⛅ December | 4°C | 13°C | 29% | 2.3 | 8.0h | 5.7/10 |
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, Montpellier averages 12°C, 28% rainy days and 8.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.5/10.
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Comparison
January vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +15°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -7%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +6.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Montpellier in January
Is January a good time to visit Montpellier?
January is an acceptable time for Montpellier (score 5.5/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider June (9.2/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Montpellier in January?
It's cool with 12°C daytime and 4°C at night. 8.0h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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