Brittany · WinterMonth summary
Brittany weather in January
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
37°F – 48°F
🌧 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 brings a challenging climate (3.5/10). July offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.
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 in Brittany is cool (9°F 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 | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 37°F | 48°F | 43% | 0.1in | 3.9h | 3.5/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 39°F | 52°F | 38% | 0.1in | 6.3h | 4.4/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 41°F | 54°F | 45% | 0.1in | 8.2h | 4.6/10 |
| ⛅ April | 43°F | 59°F | 36% | 0.1in | 11.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 50°F | 66°F | 39% | 0.1in | 11.9h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 55°F | 72°F | 38% | 0.1in | 12.5h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 57°F | 73°F | 30% | 0.1in | 12.9h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 57°F | 75°F | 28% | 0.1in | 11.8h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 55°F | 70°F | 34% | 0.1in | 10.1h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ October | 50°F | 63°F | 39% | 0.1in | 7.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 43°F | 55°F | 45% | 0.1in | 5.7h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 41°F | 50°F | 42% | 0.1in | 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 48°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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 48°F daytime and 37°F at night. 3.9h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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