January weather forecast
Montpellier, France

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Weather in January

The start of the year in Montpellier, France is marked with mild winter weather in which temperatures show modest highs of 10.8°C (51.4°F) and lows of 6.4°C (43.5°F). January sees a lack of snowfall, rather, rainfall is prevalent, rendering the landscape quite wet. Coupled with a higher relative humidity, one can expect morning dew and mist upon the picturesque French landscapes. Although the mornings can be brisk and cloudy, there is still ample sunshine hours, brightening up the afternoons on most days.

Temperature

The coldest temperatures in Montpellier, France, occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 10.8°C (51.4°F) and a low of 6.4°C (43.5°F).

Humidity

In Montpellier, France, the average relative humidity in January is 72%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout January, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is accumulated. In Montpellier, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.4 days and collects up to 384mm (15.12") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January is the only month when snow falls. The month with the most snowfall is January, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Montpellier is 9h and 22min.
On the first day of January in Montpellier, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 17:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:02 and sunset at 17:53 CET.

Sunshine

In Montpellier, the average sunshine in January is 5.8h.

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 ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in January transforms into this advice:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Montpellier?

Montpellier, France, reaches its average lowest temperatures in January, measuring 10.8°C (51.4°F) at the peak and 6.4°C (43.5°F) at the lowest.

What is the temperature in January in Montpellier?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Montpellier, is 10.8°C (51.4°F), while the average low-temperature is 6.4°C (43.5°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Montpellier?

In Montpellier, the average relative humidity in January is 72%.

How many days does it rain in January in Montpellier?

In Montpellier, during January, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Montpellier?

January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 0.3 days and accumulates 1mm (0.04") of snow.

When does it start snowing in Montpellier?

January is the first month it typically snows in Montpellier, France. Throughout January, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Montpellier have in January?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Montpellier?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 17:17. On the last day of the month, in Montpellier, France, sunrise is at 08:02 and sunset at 17:53 CET.

How many hours of sunshine does Montpellier have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Montpellier, France, is 5.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Montpellier?

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

What is the UV index reading in January in Montpellier?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Montpellier is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Montpellier, France

Average temperature in January - Montpellier, France
  • Average high temperature in January: 10.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (27°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (10.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 6.4°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (20.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (6.2°C).

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Average pressure in January
Montpellier, France

Average pressure in January - Montpellier, France
  • Average pressure in January: 1018.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.9mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Montpellier, France

Average wind speed in January - Montpellier, France
  • Average wind speed in January: 17.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.7km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Montpellier, France

Average humidity in January - Montpellier, France
  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (64%).

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Average rainfall in January
Montpellier, France

Average rainfall in January - Montpellier, France
  • Average rainfall in January: 26mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (80mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (18mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Montpellier, France

Average rainfall days in January - Montpellier, France
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.5 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Montpellier, France

Average snowfall in January - Montpellier, France
  • Average snowfall in January: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in January
Montpellier, France

Average snowfall days in January - Montpellier, France
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Montpellier, France
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 2min

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: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Montpellier, France

Average sunshine days in January - Montpellier, France
  • Average sunshine days in January: 19.6 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (14.5 days).

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Average UV index in January
Montpellier, France

Average UV index in January - Montpellier, France
  • Average UV index in January: 3

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Montpellier, France

Average cloud cover in January - Montpellier, France
  • Average cloud cover in January: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in January
Montpellier, France

Average visibility in January - Montpellier, 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).

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