When to go · Rennes-le-Château

Rennes-le-Château in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (cold, limited services).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C); average high / low
Rain days: 7
Crowds: Low; France overall
Prices: Low; France overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Rennes-le-Château

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (cold, limited services).

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Rennes-le-ChâteauHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 7 days

France overall: Cold and grey north of Lyon; the winter sales (soldes) start in January; ski resorts busy at weekends.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Rennes-le-Château, side by side.

First month

Second month

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (cold, limited services).

April: Inside Rennes-le-Château's best window: Apr–Oct.

Rennes-le-Château: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.