Toulouse in January
Good time to visit
January's quiet and affordable, but you'll spend more time indoors than you'd like. The upside? You'll have Toulouse's museums and cozy bistros mostly to yourself.
Weather
January brings cold, damp days to the Pink City. Expect temperatures hovering around 10°C during the day with nighttime lows near freezing. Rain falls frequently but not heavily - more like persistent drizzle that locals call 'crachin.'
10°C high2°C low12 rain days
Crowds & Cost
low crowds
~$85/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Galette des Rois celebrations
- •Winter sales (Soldes d'hiver)
January Tips
- •Pack waterproof shoes for wet cobblestones
- •Museums and covered markets like Marché Victor Hugo are perfect rainy-day spots
- •Hotel rates drop 40% from summer peaks
All Months
April through June gives you perfect weather and blooming gardens. Temperatures hover around 20°C, ideal for walking between museums and outdoor café sitting. September and October bring warm days and cool evenings — plus harvest season means fresh everything at markets. Summer gets hot and crowded, especially July when temperatures hit 35°C regularly. But the evening light on those pink buildings is magical. Winter stays mild compared to northern France, around 8-12°C, though it rains frequently. Many outdoor attractions close or reduce hours November through March. Spring brings the most festivals, including the massive Printemps de Septembre arts festival.
Toulouse Scores
Solo
8/10
Couples
7/10
Families
7/10
Adventure
4/10
Budget
7/10
Luxury
6/10
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