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Minerve in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (crowded, hot), Nov–Feb (some restaurants close).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
11°C (52°F) / 3°C (37°F)
average high / low
Rain days
6
Crowds
Low
France overall
Prices
Low
France overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Minerve

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (crowded, hot), Nov–Feb (some restaurants close).

Is another month better than January?

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • MinerveHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), 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 Minerve, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Avoid

    Apr: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 11 °C (52 °F)

    Apr: 18 °C (64 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 3 °C (37 °F)

    Apr: 8 °C (46 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 6 (better)

    Apr: 7

  • Crowds

    Jan: Low

    Apr: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: Low

    Apr: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Apr: 0

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (crowded, hot), Nov–Feb (some restaurants close).

April: Inside Minerve's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.

Minerve: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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