Best Beaches in France in January

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These are the best beaches in France in January, based on average sunshine, sea temperature, rainfall and temperature. Though many factors can come into play when choosing your beach destination, the beach weather will often be a deciding factor. Here we list the top beaches based on the average weather conditions and sea temperature.

Best Beach Destinations in France in January

  • 13°C (56°F) Air
    15°C (58°F) Sea
    4.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    10.1 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 13°C (56°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 46% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.3 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0.9cm (0.4inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Bussaglia Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 15°C (58°F). January is too cold for swimming in Bussaglia Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 13°C (56°F) Air
    15°C (58°F) Sea
    4.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    10.1 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 13°C (56°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 46% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.3 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0.9cm (0.4inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Golfe de la Revellata. Sea temperatures are a cold 15°C (58°F). January is too cold for swimming in Golfe de la Revellata for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 13°C (56°F) Air
    14°C (58°F) Sea
    4.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    10.1 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 13°C (56°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 46% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.3 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0.9cm (0.4inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Bay of Calvi. Sea temperatures are a cold 14°C (58°F). January is too cold for swimming in Bay of Calvi for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 13°C (56°F) Air
    14°C (58°F) Sea
    4.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    10.1 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 13°C (56°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 46% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.3 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0.9cm (0.4inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Lozari Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 14°C (58°F). January is too cold for swimming in Lozari Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 13°C (56°F) Air
    14°C (58°F) Sea
    4.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    10.1 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 13°C (56°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 46% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.3 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0.9cm (0.4inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Saleccia Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 14°C (58°F). January is too cold for swimming in Saleccia Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 13°C (56°F) Air
    14°C (58°F) Sea
    4.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    10.1 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 13°C (56°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 46% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.3 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0.9cm (0.4inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Bodri Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 14°C (58°F). January is too cold for swimming in Bodri Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 13°C (56°F) Air
    14°C (58°F) Sea
    4.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    10.1 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 13°C (56°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 46% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.3 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0.9cm (0.4inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Ostriconi Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 14°C (58°F). January is too cold for swimming in Ostriconi Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 13°C (56°F) Air
    15°C (58°F) Sea
    4.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    10.1 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 13°C (56°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 45% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.3 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0.9cm (0.4inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Canella Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 15°C (58°F). January is too cold for swimming in Canella Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 13°C (56°F) Air
    14°C (58°F) Sea
    4.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    10.1 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 13°C (56°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 45% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.3 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0.9cm (0.4inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Ghisonaccia Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 14°C (58°F). January is too cold for swimming in Ghisonaccia Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 13°C (56°F) Air
    14°C (58°F) Sea
    4.1 Hrs of Sun / Day
    10.1 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 13°C (56°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 44% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.1 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0.9cm (0.4inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Farinole Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 14°C (58°F). January is too cold for swimming in Farinole Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 13°C (55°F) Air
    14°C (57°F) Sea
    4.6 Hrs of Sun / Day
    8.9 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 13°C (55°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 50% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.6 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 2.5cm (1.0inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 8.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Baie du Soleil. Sea temperatures are a cold 14°C (57°F). January is too cold for swimming in Baie du Soleil for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 13°C (56°F) Air
    15°C (58°F) Sea
    4.4 Hrs of Sun / Day
    13.4 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 13°C (56°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 46% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.4 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0.5cm (0.2inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 13.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Palombaggia Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 15°C (58°F). January is too cold for swimming in Palombaggia Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 13°C (56°F) Air
    15°C (58°F) Sea
    4.4 Hrs of Sun / Day
    13.4 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 13°C (56°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 46% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.4 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0.5cm (0.2inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 13.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Santa Giulia. Sea temperatures are a cold 15°C (58°F). January is too cold for swimming in Santa Giulia for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 13°C (56°F) Air
    15°C (58°F) Sea
    4.4 Hrs of Sun / Day
    13.4 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 13°C (56°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 46% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.4 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0.5cm (0.2inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 13.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Rondinara Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 15°C (58°F). January is too cold for swimming in Rondinara Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 13°C (56°F) Air
    15°C (58°F) Sea
    4.2 Hrs of Sun / Day
    13.4 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 13°C (56°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 44% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.2 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0.5cm (0.2inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 13.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Propriano. Sea temperatures are a cold 15°C (58°F). January is too cold for swimming in Propriano for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 13°C (55°F) Air
    14°C (57°F) Sea
    4.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    8.9 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 13°C (55°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 46% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.3 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 2.5cm (1.0inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 8.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Villefranche Bay. Sea temperatures are a cold 14°C (57°F). January is too cold for swimming in Villefranche Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 13°C (55°F) Air
    14°C (57°F) Sea
    4.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    8.9 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 13°C (55°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 46% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.3 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 2.5cm (1.0inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 8.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Promenade des Anglais. Sea temperatures are a cold 14°C (57°F). January is too cold for swimming in Promenade des Anglais for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 13°C (55°F) Air
    14°C (57°F) Sea
    4.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    8.9 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 13°C (55°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 46% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.3 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 2.5cm (1.0inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 8.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Paloma Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 14°C (57°F). January is too cold for swimming in Paloma Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 13°C (55°F) Air
    14°C (57°F) Sea
    4.2 Hrs of Sun / Day
    8.5 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 13°C (55°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 45% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.2 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 1.4cm (0.6inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 8.5 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Agay Bay. Sea temperatures are a cold 14°C (57°F). January is too cold for swimming in Agay Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 14°C (56°F) Air
    15°C (58°F) Sea
    4.2 Hrs of Sun / Day
    13.3 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 14°C (56°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 45% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.2 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 1.3cm (0.5inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 13.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Plage d'Arone. Sea temperatures are a cold 15°C (58°F). January is too cold for swimming in Plage d'Arone for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 13°C (56°F) Air
    14°C (58°F) Sea
    4.2 Hrs of Sun / Day
    13.4 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 13°C (56°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 44% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.2 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0.5cm (0.2inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 13.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Ventilegne Bay. Sea temperatures are a cold 14°C (58°F). January is too cold for swimming in Ventilegne Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 13°C (56°F) Air
    14°C (58°F) Sea
    4.2 Hrs of Sun / Day
    13.4 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 13°C (56°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 44% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.2 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0.5cm (0.2inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 13.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Plage du Petit Sperone. Sea temperatures are a cold 14°C (58°F). January is too cold for swimming in Plage du Petit Sperone for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 13°C (56°F) Air
    14°C (58°F) Sea
    4.2 Hrs of Sun / Day
    13.4 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 13°C (56°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 44% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.2 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0.5cm (0.2inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 13.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Bonifacio. Sea temperatures are a cold 14°C (58°F). January is too cold for swimming in Bonifacio for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 13°C (56°F) Air
    14°C (57°F) Sea
    4.1 Hrs of Sun / Day
    10.3 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 13°C (56°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 44% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.1 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 1.4cm (0.6inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Porquerolles Marina. Sea temperatures are a cold 14°C (57°F). January is too cold for swimming in Porquerolles Marina for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 13°C (55°F) Air
    14°C (57°F) Sea
    4.0 Hrs of Sun / Day
    10.2 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 13°C (55°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 43% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.0 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 5.3cm (2.1inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 10.2 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Plage de Pampelonne. Sea temperatures are a cold 14°C (57°F). January is too cold for swimming in Plage de Pampelonne for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 13°C (55°F) Air
    14°C (57°F) Sea
    4.0 Hrs of Sun / Day
    10.2 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 13°C (55°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 43% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.0 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 5.3cm (2.1inches) making it mostly dry with only intermittent light showers. There are only 10.2 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Pampelonne Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 14°C (57°F). January is too cold for swimming in Pampelonne Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 12°C (53°F) Air
    15°C (59°F) Sea
    2.8 Hrs of Sun / Day
    15.6 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 12°C (53°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 30% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 2.8 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 1.5cm (0.6inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 15.6 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Cote des Basques. Sea temperatures are a cold 15°C (59°F). January is too cold for swimming in Cote des Basques for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 12°C (53°F) Air
    15°C (59°F) Sea
    2.8 Hrs of Sun / Day
    15.6 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 12°C (53°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 30% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 2.8 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 1.5cm (0.6inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 15.6 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Grand Plage. Sea temperatures are a cold 15°C (59°F). January is too cold for swimming in Grand Plage for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 10°C (51°F) Air
    14°C (58°F) Sea
    2.7 Hrs of Sun / Day
    13.4 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 10°C (51°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 29% making it extremely gloomy and overcast with little sunshine. There are 2.7 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 13.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Dune of Pilat. Sea temperatures are a cold 14°C (58°F). January is too cold for swimming in Dune of Pilat for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 11°C (53°F) Air
    13°C (55°F) Sea
    4.6 Hrs of Sun / Day
    9.8 Days of Rain

    January has average maximum temperatures of 11°C (53°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 49% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.6 hours of sunshine per day. January has total rainfall of 10.5cm (4.1inches) making it quite dry with only moderate showers. There are just 9.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Plage des Catalans. Sea temperatures are a cold 13°C (55°F). January is too cold for swimming in Plage des Catalans for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

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