When to go · Soulac-sur-Mer
Soulac-sur-Mer in January
Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Sep (warm, sunny, but less crowded than July‑Aug)). 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
- 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- France overall
- Prices
- Low
- France overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Sep (warm, sunny, but less crowded than July‑Aug)). 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:
- MayGreatInside Soulac-sur-Mer's best window: May–Sep (warm, sunny, but less crowded than July‑Aug).
- JuneGreatInside Soulac-sur-Mer's best window: May–Sep (warm, sunny, but less crowded than July‑Aug).
- JulyGreatInside Soulac-sur-Mer's best window: May–Sep (warm, sunny, but less crowded than July‑Aug).
- AugustGreatInside Soulac-sur-Mer's best window: May–Sep (warm, sunny, but less crowded than July‑Aug).
Weather in January
- Soulac-sur-MerHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 8 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 Soulac-sur-Mer, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Mixed
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
May: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Jan: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
May: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 8
May: 5 (better)
Crowds
Jan: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Jan: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
May: 1
January: Outside the best window (May–Sep (warm, sunny, but less crowded than July‑Aug)). Across France: Cold and grey north of Lyon; the winter sales (soldes) start in January; ski resorts busy at weekends.
May: Inside Soulac-sur-Mer's best window: May–Sep (warm, sunny, but less crowded than July‑Aug).
Soulac-sur-Mer: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings