January weather forecastParis, Congo

January

Weather in January

January in Paris, Congo, is a very hot winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 35.7°C (96.3°F) and min 21.5°C (70.7°F).

Temperature

Paris's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 35.7°C (96.3°F) and an average low temperature of 21.5°C (70.7°F), is the warmest in the year.

Heat index

For January, the heat index is computed to be a scorching 44°C (111.2°F). Careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. With ongoing exertion, heatstroke becomes a possibility.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. In the presence of abundant moisture in the atmosphere, the cooling process through evaporation is hindered, causing the body to feel excessively warm. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

January is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 54%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Paris, Congo. Rain falls for 9.3 days and accumulates 22mm (0.87") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Paris, Congo, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:12 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Paris is 9.8h.

UV index

January through May, July, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 7 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.

Updated: Feb 6, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

January, known for its average high temperature of 35.7°C (96.3°F) and an average low temperature of 21.5°C (70.7°F), is the warmest month.

In Paris, in January, the average high-temperature is 35.7°C (96.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 21.5°C (70.7°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 44°C (111.2°F).

January is the least humid month in Paris, Congo, with an average relative humidity of 54%.

In January, the average relative humidity in Paris is 54%.

The month with the least rainfall in Paris, Congo, is January, when the rain falls for 9.3 days and typically collects 22mm (0.87") of precipitation.

In Paris, Congo, during January, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 22mm (0.87") of precipitation.

In Paris, the average day length in January is 12h and 2min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of the month, in Paris, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:12 WAT.

In Paris, the average sunshine duration in January is 9.8h.

The months with the highest UV index in Paris, Congo, are January through May, July, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Paris is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

34°C

35.7°C

35.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

4.3km/h

4.7km/h

5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

16.8

18.5

10.6

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Paris, Congo

Average high temperature in January: 35.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (35.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is September (30.5°C).

Average low temperature in January: 21.5°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are February and March (22.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is September (21.2°C).

Average pressure in January
Paris, Congo

Average pressure in January: 1009.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1008.8mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Paris, Congo

Average wind speed in January: 4.3km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (4.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (3.5km/h).

Average humidity in January
Paris, Congo

Average humidity in January: 54%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (54%).

Average rainfall in January
Paris, Congo

Average rainfall in January: 22mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (147mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (22mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Paris, Congo

Average rainfall days in January: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (28.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Paris, Congo

Average daylight in January: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).

Average sunshine in January: 9h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Paris, Congo

Average sunshine days in January: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (2.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Paris, Congo

Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, July, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, August, September and October (UV index 6).