January verdict

Montpellier, France in January

Weather score24Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 11°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 79mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Montpellier, France, France travel weather guide
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January weather

Monthly averages

Temp

11°C

Rain

79mm

Sun

4.3h

Sea

13°C

Weather score

24

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 11°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 79mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 4.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 13°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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January11°C average high

January has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

January79mm average rain

January sits near Montpellier's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.

Driest monthsApril to August

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

January4.3 hours average sun

January is one of Montpellier's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.

Brightest monthsJune to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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January13°C average sea

January is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.

Warmest seaJune to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 20°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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January24 weather score

January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsJuly to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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