Pontarlier Weather in January

What's the weather like in Pontarlier (Franche-Comté) in January 2024?

The climate in Pontarlier during January can be summarized as cold and a little damp.

January is in the winter in Pontarlier and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 0°C (32°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

Pontarlier weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 0.2°C 32.3°F
Nightly temperature -5.2°C 22.7°F
Average temperature -2.5°C 27.5°F
Daily sunshine 2.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 95 mm 3.8 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 10.9°C 51.7°F
Humidity 83%
Windspeed 12.2kph 8 mph

On average January is the 6th driest month of the year in Pontarlier with around 95mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Pontarlier

Pontarlier average temperature in January

January rainfall

Pontarlier average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Pontarlier average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Pontarlier in January 2024.

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Pontarlier weather stats

Pontarlier weather statistics
Hottest month: July 19.7°C 67.5°F
Driest month: October 81mm 3.2ins
Sunniest month: July 8.5hrs
Coldest month: January 0°C 32°F
Wettest month: August 115mm 4.5ins
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