Provence · WinterMonth summary
Provence weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
2°C – 11°C
🌧 Rainy days
22% of days
☀️ Sunshine
7.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Provence 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 Provence. June (9.0/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
Provence 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
🎯 Good hiking window — mild temperatures (11°C) and uncrowded trails In January, Provence sees 11°C during the day with 7.7h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (22% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (9.0/10) 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 | 2°C | 11°C | 22% | 1.3 | 7.7h | 5.6/10 |
| ⛅ February | 4°C | 14°C | 20% | 1.4 | 8.9h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 5°C | 16°C | 26% | 2.0 | 10.2h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 8°C | 20°C | 26% | 1.9 | 11.8h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 12°C | 23°C | 30% | 2.3 | 12.9h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ June | 17°C | 29°C | 21% | 1.5 | 13.9h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ July | 20°C | 33°C | 7% | 0.6 | 13.7h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ August | 19°C | 32°C | 11% | 1.2 | 12.7h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ September | 15°C | 26°C | 19% | 2.6 | 11.0h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 12°C | 21°C | 25% | 3.5 | 9.2h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ November | 6°C | 14°C | 30% | 3.2 | 8.1h | 5.8/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 3°C | 11°C | 25% | 2.2 | 7.5h | 5.2/10 |
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, Provence averages 11°C, 22% rainy days and 7.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.6/10.
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Comparison
January vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +18°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -1%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +6.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Provence in January
Is January a good time to visit Provence?
January is an acceptable time for Provence (score 5.6/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider June (9.0/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Provence in January?
It's cool with 11°C daytime and 2°C at night. 7.7h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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