Climate guide for Pont du Gard, France

Pont du Gard in January

Weather, crowds & best time to visit

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January · France

Best time to visit Pont du Gard in January Weather, crowds & prices

Weather in Pont du Gard 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

Full year for Pont du Gard
Avg temp
5°C
Rainfall
18 mm
Humidity
81%
Days with 6h+ sun
0
Crowd Density
Quiet / Uncrowded
Average Expenses
$ · Budget Friendly ($)

January in Pont du Gard 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.

The Pont du Gard is a Roman aqueduct bridge over the Gardon gorge, a UNESCO site near Nîmes and Avignon.

January in Pont du Gard — workable with trade-offs

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 Pont du Gard — 4 points higher on the same scale.

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Frequently asked

What is the weather like in Pont du Gard in January?
In January, Pont du Gard 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 Pont du Gard?
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 Pont du Gard 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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