Provence weather in January 2026

Q: How warm is it in Provence in January?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 10°C in Marseille, Provence in January, falling to 3°C at night.

Q: How sunny is it in Provence in January?

There are normally 5 hours of bright sunshine each day in Marseille, Provence in January - that's 52% of daylight hours.

Q: How warm is the sea around Provence in January?

The average sea temperature around Marseille, Provence in January is 13°C.

Q: Does it rain in Provence in January?

There are usually 10 days with some rain in Marseille, Provence in January and the average monthly rainfall is 52mm.

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 50°F in Provence, France in January based on long-term weather averages. There are 5 hours of sunshine per day on average with 10 days with some rainfall and typically 2.0 inches of rainfall in the month.

50
50°F max day temperature
5
5 hours of sunshine per day
10
10 days with some rainfall
37
37°F min night temperature
9
9 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
2.0
2.0 inches of monthly rainfall
1
1 (Low) UV index
55
55°F sea temperature

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The January weather guide for Provence (Marseille) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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How warm is it in Provence in January?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 50°F in Marseille, Provence in January, falling to 37°F at night.

How sunny is it in Provence in January?

There are normally 5 hours of bright sunshine each day in Marseille, Provence in January - that's 52% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around Provence in January?

The average sea temperature around Marseille, Provence in January is 55°F.

Does it rain in Provence in January?

There are usually 10 days with some rain in Marseille, Provence in January and the average monthly rainfall is 2.0 inches.

Provence January sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Provence in January 2026. Select a month to view Provence sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months. The Provence sunrise and sunset times shown below are for Marseille.

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Date	Sunrise times	Sunset times
Thursday, 1st January 2026	08:11	17:13
Friday, 16th January 2026	08:07	17:29
Saturday, 31st January 2026	07:55	17:49

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Provence - quick facts
Flight time^✝	2 hours
Time difference	UK +1 hour
Language(s)	French
Currency	Euro
Electricity	C + E plug (230V)
Driving side	Right
Why visit?	Culture Nature
Tourist info	Provence Tourisme