SeasonMapCarcassonne weather in January
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January in Carcassonne: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Carcassonne · #881 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 62/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Carcassonne in January
Notes from nearby Andorra la Vella (104 km away)
Carcassonne doesn't have its own notes for January yet — these are about Andorra la Vella, close enough to share the season.
Andorra's forum rates January and February as solid ski months, with regulars noting the resorts' snowmaking keeps slopes covered even in a lean natural-snow year. The one recurring caution is the mountain roads in and out — snow chains are sometimes needed, so regulars suggest checking conditions before driving up from Barcelona.
Other months in Carcassonne
Carcassonne's forum is candid that September can go either way — hot or cool, wet or dry, with daytime temperatures sometimes still over 30°C but without July and August's oppressive nights. Regulars flag the near-constant wind as a defining feature of the city year-round, worth a windproof layer regardless of the temperature.
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Carcassonne climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 11°C / 51°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Rainfall | 83 mm / 3.3 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.4 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Snowfall | 4.8 cm / 1.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 28 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Carcassonne 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.
Peak crowdsMagie de Noel, Christmas holidays in France, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Carcassonne'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 weatherCarcassonne's best weather comes in May, June and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Carcassonne in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Magie de Noel
28 Nov – 3 Jan · usuallyChristmas & New YearCrowdedChalets and a rink go up in the lower town around the Place Carnot from the end of November, and the walled city is lit and largely empty, which is the better half of the deal. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Carcassonne — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Carcassonne in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Carcassonne?
- January in Carcassonne: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Carcassonne on SeasonMap's comfort score (62/100).
- What is the weather like in Carcassonne in January?
- In January, Carcassonne averages a daily high of 10.7°C and a low of 2.9°C, with about 83.2 mm of rain over roughly 12.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Carcassonne in January?
- Carcassonne has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 28 in January.
- Does it snow in Carcassonne in January?
- Carcassonne sees roughly 4.8 cm of snowfall in January.
Other months in Carcassonne
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Similar destinations in Western Europe — January
Within 300 km: Girona's Calcot season around 1 Jan – 31 Mar, and Barcelona's Three Kings parade on 5–6 Jan.