January · France
Best time to visit Nîmes in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nîmes in January
Average temperature 5°C, 18 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.7/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 18 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Nîmes scores 5.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 5°C, 18 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Nîmes guards a Roman amphitheatre and temple in Languedoc, with the Camargue and Cévennes beyond.
January in Nîmes: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Expect 5°C (41°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
With around 18 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.1 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 5.7/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Nîmes — 4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nîmes in January?
- In January, Nîmes averages 5°C, 18 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.7/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Nîmes?
- January earns a 5.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Nîmes in January?
- Expect about 18 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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