Montpellier weather in January

Montpellier, France
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January in Montpellier: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.

#11 of 12 months in Montpellier · #444 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 71/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Montpellier climate normals — January

Daytime high11°C / 51°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low4°C / 39°F
Rainfall42 mm / 1.6 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days8 days
Humidity72%💧 humid
Dew point2°C / 35°F
Sunshine6.9 h/day
Daylight9.4 h
Wind25 km/h / 15 mph
Snowfall0.1 cm / 0 in
Air quality (US AQI)32🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Montpellier in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Montpellier?
January in Montpellier: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Montpellier on SeasonMap's comfort score (71/100).
What is the weather like in Montpellier in January?
In January, Montpellier averages a daily high of 10.7°C and a low of 4.1°C, with about 41.7 mm of rain over roughly 7.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Montpellier in January?
Montpellier has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in January.

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