SeasonMapSaint-Tropez weather in January
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January in Saint-Tropez: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Saint-Tropez · #920 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 61/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Saint-Tropez in January
Other months in Saint-Tropez
Saint-Tropez's forum calls mid-July warm, afternoons approaching 30°C with moderate humidity, but the real story is the crowds — traffic and parking become genuinely difficult by mid-month as the village fills up through late August. Regulars suggest early June as a quieter, slightly cooler alternative for anyone prioritizing ease of getting around over guaranteed heat.
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Saint-Tropez climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 13°C / 56°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 5°C / 42°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Sea temperature | 15°C / 59°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 43 mm / 1.7 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.4 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 36 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Saint-Tropez 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.
Quiettravelers describe it as quiet, Christmas holidays in France, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it
Sourced from traveler notes: “…e clear appeal for a January visit is precisely that quiet, off-season character: an authentic, low-key look at the town without t…” — Tripadvisor community
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Best months for Saint-Tropez'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 weatherSaint-Tropez's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
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What's on in Saint-Tropez in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Closure
The winter shutdown
5 Nov – 25 Mar · usuallyMost of the restaurants, the beach clubs and a good half of the hotels close from November until around Easter. The village underneath is still there, and the parking is free. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Saint-Tropez — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Saint-Tropez in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Saint-Tropez?
- January in Saint-Tropez: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Saint-Tropez on SeasonMap's comfort score (61/100).
- What is the weather like in Saint-Tropez in January?
- In January, Saint-Tropez averages a daily high of 13.4°C and a low of 5.3°C, with about 42.6 mm of rain over roughly 5.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Saint-Tropez in January?
- Saint-Tropez has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in January.
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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.