January weather forecastMenton, France

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Menton, France, is a frosty winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 5.3°C (41.5°F) and an average high of 8.8°C (47.8°F).

Temperature

In Menton, January and February are characterised by the lowest temperatures, recording an average high of 8.8°C (47.8°F).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 10.3 days and typically collects 34mm (1.34") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Menton are January through March. January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 3mm (0.12") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 0.9 snowfall days, and 14mm (0.55") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In January, the average sea temperature is 13.5°C (56.3°F).
Note: It is life-risking to swim in 13.5°C (56.3°F). Briefly staying in 13°C (55.4°F) waters feels unsettling, and temperatures below 10°C (50°F) might result in cold shock and loss of breath control, hinging on personal endurance.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 9h and 22min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 08:03 and sunset at 17:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:48 and sunset at 17:38 CET.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, November and December, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Updated: Jun 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Temperatures reach their minimum during January and February, recording an average high-temperature of 8.8°C (47.8°F).

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 8.8°C (47.8°F) and a low-temperature of 5.3°C (41.5°F).

The months with the lowest humidity are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

In Menton, the average relative humidity in January is 69%.

The month with the least rainfall in Menton is January, when the rain falls for 10.3 days and typically collects 34mm (1.34") of precipitation.

In Menton, in January, during 10.3 rainfall days, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 3mm (0.12") of snow.

In Menton, in January, the average water temperature is 13.5°C (56.3°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

The average day length in January is 9h and 22min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 08:03 and sunset at 17:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:48 and sunset at 17:38 CET.

January, November and December, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

In Menton, the average sunshine duration in January is 6.4h.

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

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

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

10.3°C

8.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

13km/h

13.5km/h

14km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

0.1

0.5

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

19.4

18.1

14.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Menton, France

Average high temperature in January: 8.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.9°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (8.8°C).

Average low temperature in January: 5.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (19.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (4.7°C).

Average pressure in January
Menton, France

Average pressure in January: 1016.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1013.9mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Menton, France

Average wind speed in January: 12.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (13.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3km/h).

Average humidity in January
Menton, France

Average humidity in January: 69%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (69%).

Average rainfall in January
Menton, France

Average rainfall in January: 34mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (127mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (34mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Menton, France

Average rainfall days in January: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in January
Menton, France

Average snowfall in January: 3mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Menton, France

Average snowfall days in January: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, October and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Menton, France

Average sea temperature in January: 13.5°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (23.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (13.1°C).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Menton, France

Average daylight in January: 9h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

Average sunshine in January: 6h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, November and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Menton, France

Average sunshine days in January: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Menton, France

Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in January
Menton, France

Average cloud cover in January: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in January
Menton, France

Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).