The month in detail
What to expect in January
Winter in Normandy is cool (9°C during the day). Days are short (2.5h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 37% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
January ranks 11 out of 12 months in Normandy. Compared to December: 9 pts fewer rainy days.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
1 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
3°
Daylight
8.4h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 26
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Is January the right month?
The best month in Normandy is July (8.0/10), 7.0 pts higher than January.
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Plan your trip
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 trendData unavailable
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 23°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 9°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘDecember · 46%
🏛️ City break
📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Other destinations in January
If January doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Normandy ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
FranceTemperate climate with a 8.0 → 0.9 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
49.18°N · 0.37°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Normandy?
July is the best month with 22.0°C highs, 14.0°C lows, 7.7h of sunshine and 26.0% rainy days. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Normandy get in July?
Normandy averages 7.7 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.5/10.
What is the rainiest month in Normandy?
December is the most unfavourable month with December has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Normandy in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 14.0°C, while afternoon highs average 22.0°C.
Is Normandy good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Normandy scores 2.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 7.5/10.
When should you avoid Normandy?
December is the most difficult month to visit Normandy, with December 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 Normandy in January?
The average UV index reaches 1 in January in Normandy (low), with about 8.4h of daylight. No protection needed.