January · France
Best time to visit Roussillon in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Roussillon in January
Average temperature 5°C, 54 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
7.3/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 54 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Roussillon scores 7.3/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 5°C, 54 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Roussillon is a Luberon village of red and orange houses above the ochre cliffs of the Sentier des Ocres.
January holds up well in Roussillon — 11th best month
Expect 5°C (41°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 54 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.3 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.3/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Roussillon — 2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Roussillon in January?
- In January, Roussillon averages 5°C, 54 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.3/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Roussillon?
- January earns a 7.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Roussillon in January?
- Expect about 54 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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