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Rennes in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Rennes in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Rennes, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Rennes in January 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Rennes in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +46°F during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 7 rainy days in the month and around 55 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Rennes;

Average weather

☀️
+46°F
Avg. max. temperature
+7°F
Min.
+61°F
Max.
55 mm
Total precipitation
86%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
21 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Rennes has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Rennes in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Rennes for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +61°F during the day to a minimum of +28°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +46°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +61°F to +50°F.

Is Rennes warm or cold in January?

Rennes is typically chill in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +48°F to +46°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +39°F to +37°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

January is the coldest month in Rennes, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Rennes in January

Rennes weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+48°F+46°F+48°F
Min. temperature
+19°F+7°F+12°F
Max. temperature
+64°F+61°F+70°F
Rainfall
62 mm55 mm46 mm
Wind
2 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
86%86%81%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1017 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
334
Cloudy days
202119
Rainy days
875
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +48°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +46°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 62 mm to 55 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 86%. Winds are stronger in comparison to December, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Rennes in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Rennes is gradually increasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Rennes based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 26% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 39 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 8 rainy days during January, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Rennes wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 26% chance of precipitation and 67 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 42 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Rennes based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Rennes.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Rennes?

This is the weather in Rennes in January 2023:
1 January
☀️
+60°F
2 January
☁️
+58°F
3 January
🌧️
+55°F
4 January
🌧️
+49°F
5 January
☀️
+44°F
6 January
☀️
+44°F
7 January
☀️
+50°F
8 January
🌧️
+51°F
9 January
🌧️
+48°F
10 January
🌧️
+49°F
11 January
☁️
+48°F
12 January
☁️
+49°F
13 January
☀️
+48°F
14 January
🌫️
+38°F
15 January
🌫️
+39°F
16 January
🌫️
+48°F
17 January
🌫️
+49°F
18 January
☁️
+42°F
19 January
☁️
+48°F
20 January
☀️
+48°F
21 January
☁️
+43°F
22 January
☁️
+44°F
23 January
☁️
+40°F
24 January
☀️
+46°F
25 January
🌫️
+37°F
26 January
☁️
+41°F
27 January
☁️
+46°F
28 January
☁️
+48°F
29 January
☁️
+51°F
30 January
☁️
+51°F
31 January
☁️
+49°F
In January 2023 Rennes had 7 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +46°F, with an absolute maximum of +61°F and a minimum of +37°F. The average humidity was 89%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 64%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Rennes climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Rennes in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+37°F) and the highest in 2018 (+52°F). The driest year was 1992 with only 6 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1988 with 149 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Rennes in January:

Is January a good time to visit Rennes?

It’s always a good time to visit Rennes, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Rennes in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Rennes rainy in January?

Rennes is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Rennes in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Rennes in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in France

Check out the weather for other cities in France.

Monthly weather in Rennes

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Rennes, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.