When to go · Orange
Orange in January
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat, festival crowds), Nov–Feb (many closures).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) / 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Low
- France overall
- Prices
- Low
- France overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat, festival crowds), Nov–Feb (many closures).
Is another month better than January?
January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in January
- OrangeHighs around 10 °C (50 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 50 °F (10 °C), lows around 36 °F (2 °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 Orange, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Avoid
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Apr: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Night low
Jan: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °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: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat, festival crowds), Nov–Feb (many closures).
April: Inside Orange's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Orange: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings