SeasonMapAix-en-Provence (Provence) weather in January
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January in Aix-en-Provence: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Aix-en-Provence · #706 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 69/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Aix-en-Provence in January
Other months in Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence's forum calls April-May the nicest stretch of the year for Provence, with late-May days typically 24-28°C and cool enough evenings for a light jacket. Regulars are honest that May can still run cool or bring rain some years, so packing waterproofs alongside summer layers is standard advice — the payoff is far smaller crowds than high summer.
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Aix-en-Provence climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 11°C / 52°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Sea temperature | 15°C / 59°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 33 mm / 1.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Sunshine | 7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.4 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.7 cm / 0.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 34 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Aix-en-Provence in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyChristmas holidays in France, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
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Best months for Aix-en-Provence's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherAix-en-Provence's best weather comes in May, June and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Aix-en-Provence in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
The mistral
1 Dec – 30 Apr · usuallyWind seasonRiskThe valley wind comes down for two or three days at a time, hardest between December and April. It scours the sky clear and empties every terrace on the Cours Mirabeau while it lasts. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Aix-en-Provence — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Aix-en-Provence?
Aix-en-Provence in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Aix-en-Provence?
- January in Aix-en-Provence: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Aix-en-Provence on SeasonMap's comfort score (69/100).
- What is the weather like in Aix-en-Provence in January?
- In January, Aix-en-Provence averages a daily high of 11.3°C and a low of 2.5°C, with about 32.5 mm of rain over roughly 4.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Aix-en-Provence in January?
- Aix-en-Provence has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in January.
Other months in Aix-en-Provence
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Similar destinations in Western Europe — January
Within 300 km: Nice's Christmas village and rink around 28 Nov – 4 Jan, and Monaco's Monte-Carlo Rally around 18 Jan – 1 Feb.