Temperature
Cold by day, cold at night.
49°Ftypical January high
January climate
January in Brest
France · Brittany
Cold days.
Some tradeoffs
Late
Daytime high
49°F
Lows around 44°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
4 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is frequent. About 15 wet days, more than in most months.
50%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Sunshine is limited, with cloud often dominating.
4 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 38° and nights feel near 36°.
Very coldColdCoolNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
27%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Breezy January days can feel brisker in open spots.
15 mphJanuary Breezy
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 48°F, and early evening stays near 47°F.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning46°F
Rain26%
Cloud75%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday48°F
Rain29%
Cloud75%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Late afternoon48°F
Rain27%
Cloud73%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Early evening47°F
Rain25%
Cloud72%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 | 44 | 3.9 | 15 | 4.0 | 82 |
| Feb | 50 | 43 | 3.1 | 13 | 6.2 | 81 |
| Mar | 52 | 45 | 2.6 | 13 | 8.5 | 80 |
| Apr | 55 | 46 | 2.5 | 12 | 10.6 | 79 |
| May | 59 | 50 | 2.3 | 11 | 11.8 | 81 |
| Jun | 64 | 55 | 2.0 | 10 | 12.3 | 82 |
| Jul | 66 | 58 | 1.9 | 11 | 12.2 | 83 |
| Aug | 67 | 58 | 2.0 | 10 | 11.0 | 84 |
| Sep | 64 | 56 | 2.0 | 9 | 9.5 | 83 |
| Oct | 60 | 53 | 3.8 | 14 | 7.1 | 84 |
| Nov | 55 | 49 | 4.1 | 16 | 4.8 | 82 |
| Dec | 51 | 45 | 4.3 | 16 | 3.4 | 82 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 27, 2026
Data & methodology