When to go · Royan

Royan in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (many places shut, wind and rain); mid-Jul–Aug for traffic and full car parks.

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 9°C (47°F)47°F (9°C) / 3°C (38°F)38°F (3°C); average high / low
Rain days: 12
Crowds: Low; France overall
Prices: Low; France overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Royan

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (many places shut, wind and rain); mid-Jul–Aug for traffic and full car parks.

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

RoyanHighs around 8.5 °C (47 °F), lows around 3.4 °C (38 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 47 °F (8.5 °C), lows around 38 °F (3.4 °C), rain on about 12 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 Royan, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Jan: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 8.5 °C (47 °F)47 °F (8.5 °C)
May: 17.9 °C (64 °F)64 °F (17.9 °C)
Night low
Jan: 3.4 °C (38 °F)38 °F (3.4 °C)
May: 10.7 °C (51 °F)51 °F (10.7 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 12
May: 10 (better)
Crowds
Jan: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Jan: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
May: 1

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (many places shut, wind and rain); mid-Jul–Aug for traffic and full car parks.

May: Inside Royan's best window: Jun–Sep for beach weather; May, Jun and Sep for fewer crowds.

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