When to go · Saint-Florent

Saint-Florent in January

Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep). 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: 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C); average high / low
Rain days: 8
Crowds: Low; France overall
Prices: Low; France overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedFrance month rating

Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep). 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

Long-term averages

Saint-FlorentHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 8 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 Saint-Florent, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Jan: Mixed
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
May: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Jan: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
May: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 8
May: 4 (better)
Crowds
Jan: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Jan: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
May: 1

January: Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep). Across France: Cold and grey north of Lyon; the winter sales (soldes) start in January; ski resorts busy at weekends.

May: Inside Saint-Florent's best window: May–Jun, Sep.

Saint-Florent: 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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