When to go · Arles
Arles in January
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across France: Cold and grey north of Lyon; the winter sales (soldes) start in January; ski resorts busy at weekends.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Low
- France overall
- Prices
- Low
- France overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across France: Cold and grey north of Lyon; the winter sales (soldes) start in January; ski resorts busy at weekends.
Is another month better than January?
January is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in January
- ArlesHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 52 °F (11 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 6 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · France overall
- Low
- Prices · France overall
- Low
France overall: Cold and grey north of Lyon; the winter sales (soldes) start in January; ski resorts busy at weekends.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Arles, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Mixed
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Apr: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Night low
Jan: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Apr: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 6
Apr: 6
Crowds
Jan: Low
Apr: Medium
Prices
Jan: Low
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Apr: 0
January: Outside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across France: Cold and grey north of Lyon; the winter sales (soldes) start in January; ski resorts busy at weekends.
April: Inside Arles's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Arles: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings