Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur: highs of 9°C (49°F) and about 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain on average. Nights average 1°C (34°F) and cloud cover 59% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 5th wettest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and about as wet; February brings highs of 10°C (51°F) and 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Marseille, the largest city in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur?
least pleasant month Weather score 48/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. For better conditions, consider May–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 48 mm (1.9 in) falls in an average January. It is the 5th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in January?
Days average 9°C (49°F) and nights 1°C (34°F).
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C (49°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 48 mm | 59% | least pleasant |
| February | 10°C (51°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 38 mm | 54% | least pleasant |
| March | 14°C (57°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 40 mm | 53% | fair |
| April | 18°C (64°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 47 mm | 52% | fair |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 47 mm | 51% | best |
| June | 28°C (83°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 29 mm | 39% | best |
| July | 31°C (88°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm | 28% | best |
| August | 31°C (87°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 21 mm | 33% | best |
| September | 25°C (78°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 50 mm | 41% | best |
| October | 20°C (68°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 75 mm | 54% | fair |
| November | 14°C (57°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 94 mm | 58% | least pleasant |
| December | 10°C (50°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 54 mm | 56% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in January
Weather can differ a lot within Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marseille | 9°C (49°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 48 mm | least pleasant |
| Nice | 12°C (53°F) | 10°C (49°F) | 55 mm | least pleasant |
| Toulon | 12°C (53°F) | 9°C (47°F) | 56 mm | least pleasant |
| Aix-en-Provence | 9°C (49°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 48 mm | least pleasant |
| Avignon | 8°C (47°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 49 mm | least pleasant |
| Marseille 13 | 9°C (49°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 48 mm | least pleasant |
| Marseille 08 | 9°C (49°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 48 mm | least pleasant |
| Marseille 15 | 9°C (49°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 48 mm | least pleasant |
| Marseille 09 | 9°C (49°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 48 mm | least pleasant |
| Antibes | 11°C (51°F) | 5°C (42°F) | 58 mm | least pleasant |
| Cannes | 11°C (51°F) | 5°C (42°F) | 58 mm | least pleasant |
| La Seyne-sur-Mer | 12°C (53°F) | 9°C (47°F) | 56 mm | least pleasant |