January · France
Best time to visit Versailles in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Versailles in January
Average temperature 4°C, 59 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 92% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.4/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 59 mm
- Humidity
- 92%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Versailles scores 4.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 4°C, 59 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Versailles is Louis XIV's palace of mirrors-Hall of Mirrors opulence, formal gardens, and Marie-Antoinette's estate wings. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
January in Versailles — the hardest end of the year
At 4°C (38°F) this is proper winter weather in January: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Budget for roughly 59 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.5 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 4.4/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.4/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Versailles — 5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Versailles in January?
- In January, Versailles averages 4°C, 59 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.4/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Versailles?
- January earns a 4.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Versailles in January?
- Expect about 59 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 92% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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