Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Reims in January
This is the coldest month in Reims: highs average 41°F (5°C) and lows 31°F (0°C), with about 2.5 in (64 mm) of rain.
With a comfort score of 42/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 41°F (5°C)
- Avg low
- 31°F (0°C)
- Rain
- 2.5 in (64 mm)
- Humidity
- 93%
- Cloud cover
- 79%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 25 min
- Comfort score
- 42/100 · Tough
What January feels like
Cool days top out near 41°F (5°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 31°F (0°C), so expect frost and ice.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.5 in (64 mm).
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 79%.
Only about 8 h 25 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around January
January is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are May – July and September.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 31°F.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, November – January.
- Comfort holds steady from December (41 → 42/100).
- Our Paris & Reims route is planned for Dec – early Jan, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — January is part of it.
What to pack for January
- Insulated jackethighs only 41°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 31°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 2.5 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Reims in January
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Palace of Tau
Former archbishop's palace beside the cathedral, holding coronation treasures and original statues from the facade.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 41°F.
Basilica of Saint-Remi
Romanesque abbey church built around the tomb of Saint Remi, quieter than the cathedral and just as long inside.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Pommery
Estate with Elizabethan-style buildings over 18 km of chalk galleries reached by a 116-step staircase.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 41°F.
Taittinger
Champagne house whose cellar tour descends into Gallo-Roman chalk pits and the crypt of a medieval abbey.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Reims Christmas Market
Chalets along Place Drouet d'Erlon and around the cathedral selling crafts, biscuits roses and mulled wine.
Nearby in January
- Paris in January~81 mi · highs 43°F, 2.1 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Brussels in January~111 mi · highs 42°F, 2.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Ghent in January~125 mi · highs 42°F, 2.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bruges in January~139 mi · highs 43°F, 2.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Reims in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Reims?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 42/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are May – July and September. Expect highs of 41°F (5°C) and 2.5 in (64 mm) of rain.
How cold is Reims in January?
Average highs are 41°F (5°C) and average lows 31°F (0°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Reims in January?
Some: about 2.5 in (64 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 29.1 in (740 mm).
What should I pack for Reims in January?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 41°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 31°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 2.5 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in January
- Paris & Reims Dec – early Jan
Planning Reims in January?
Share this January plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.