SeasonMapSaint-Louis weather in January
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January in Saint-Louis: hot, dry — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Saint-Louis · #337 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 85/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Saint-Louis in January
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Saint-Louis climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 32°C / 90°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 62°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 30°C / 86°F | |
| Sea temperature | 21°C / 69°F | 🌊 fresh |
| Rainfall | 0 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 36% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 83 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Saint-Louis 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.
Busyschool holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Saint-Louis'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).
Best weatherSaint-Louis's weather peaks January–March.
January includes Djoudj bird season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Saint-Louis in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Djoudj bird season
1 Nov – 15 Apr · usuallyBirdlife seasonDjoudj, an hour north, is the first fresh water millions of European migrants meet after the Sahara. Pelicans and flamingos are on the flood plain through the northern winter; the boats go out at dawn. Source ↗
- Season
Saharan dust
1 Dec – 28 Feb · usuallyDust seasonDust off the desert crosses the river mouth through the cool months and drops the visibility for days at a time. It is why a dry January afternoon on the Pont Faidherbe can still look grey. Source ↗
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Saint-Louis in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Saint-Louis?
- January in Saint-Louis: hot, dry — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Saint-Louis on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
- What is the weather like in Saint-Louis in January?
- In January, Saint-Louis averages a daily high of 32.3°C and a low of 16.9°C, with about 0 mm of rain over roughly 0 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Saint-Louis in January?
- Saint-Louis has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 83 in January.