Monthly climate guide
Paris weather in January
With highs near 7°C (44°F) and lows around 1°C (33°F), January feels cold in Paris. Rainfall averages about 59 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- Short daylight hours mean Notre-Dame / Île de la Cité is best seen around midday.
- Expect more cloud than at any other time of year.
- Seasonally, January counts as mid-winter in Paris.
- Just 260 km apart, but Paris runs about 2°C warmer than Dijon this month.
January is typically Paris's coolest month.
Avg high
7°C
44°F
Avg low
1°C
33°F
Rainfall
59 mm
some rain
Humidity
93%
relative
Sky
78%
cloud · often cloudy
Paris weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / 44°F | 1°C / 33°F | 59 mm | 93% | 78% |
| February | 8°C / 46°F | 0°C / 33°F | 51 mm | 87% | 69% |
| March | 12°C / 54°F | 2°C / 36°F | 49 mm | 82% | 62% |
| April | 16°C / 61°F | 5°C / 41°F | 40 mm | 76% | 60% |
| May | 19°C / 66°F | 8°C / 46°F | 70 mm | 76% | 65% |
| June | 22°C / 72°F | 12°C / 53°F | 70 mm | 76% | 65% |
| July | 25°C / 77°F | 14°C / 56°F | 50 mm | 72% | 60% |
| August | 25°C / 77°F | 13°C / 56°F | 56 mm | 72% | 60% |
| September | 22°C / 71°F | 11°C / 51°F | 45 mm | 76% | 56% |
| October | 17°C / 62°F | 8°C / 46°F | 58 mm | 84% | 66% |
| November | 11°C / 52°F | 4°C / 40°F | 62 mm | 91% | 74% |
| December | 8°C / 46°F | 2°C / 36°F | 80 mm | 93% | 76% |
What to pack for January
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is January a good time to visit Paris?
Our Paris guide recommends: April to June or September to October, avoiding August when many Parisians (and some businesses) are away.
Book Louvre and Eiffel Tower tickets online for a specific time slot — it's the single biggest time-saver in the city.
Best time to visit Paris →Other France cities in January
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Paris in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Paris?
January is cool in Paris, with highs around 7°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Paris in January?
Average highs are about 7°C (44°F) and average lows about 1°C (33°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Paris in January?
Paris typically gets around 59 mm of rain in January — some rain.
When is the best time to visit Paris?
April to June or September to October, avoiding August when many Parisians (and some businesses) are away.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Paris (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.