When to go · Bize Minervois
Bize Minervois in January
Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Sep). Across France: Cold and grey north of Lyon; the winter sales (soldes) start in January; ski resorts busy at weekends.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) / 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Low
- France overall
- Prices
- Low
- France overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Sep). Across France: Cold and grey north of Lyon; the winter sales (soldes) start in January; ski resorts busy at weekends.
Is another month better than January?
January is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in January
- Bize MinervoisHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 52 °F (11 °C), lows around 37 °F (3 °C), rain on about 7 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · France overall
- Low
- Prices · France overall
- Low
France overall: Cold and grey north of Lyon; the winter sales (soldes) start in January; ski resorts busy at weekends.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Bize Minervois, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Mixed
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
May: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Jan: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
May: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 7
May: 7
Crowds
Jan: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Jan: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
May: 1
January: Outside the best window (May–Sep). Across France: Cold and grey north of Lyon; the winter sales (soldes) start in January; ski resorts busy at weekends.
May: Inside Bize Minervois's best window: May–Sep.
Bize Minervois: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings