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Paris in January: weather & travel advice

Paris in January is climatically mixed. Days are around 6 °C (cold). With about 10 rainy days it is moderate.

Eiffelturm in ParisParis · JanuaryPhoto: DXR · CC BY-SA 2.0

Climate facts

Day
6 °C
Night
0 °C
Rainy days
10 rainy days
Sun
1 h/day
Humidity
92 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachUnsuitable24/100
City breakUnsuitable40/100
ActiveUnsuitable32/100
FamilyUnsuitable32/100

In favour

  • No particular highlights.

To consider

  • Rather cool at around 6 °C
  • High humidity (92 %)

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
6
J
7
F
12
M
16
A
19
M
23
J
25
J
25
A
21
S
16
O
10
N
6
D
Rainy daysdays
10
J
9
F
9
M
9
A
10
M
8
J
8
J
7
A
8
S
9
O
10
N
11
D

Similar destinations in January

Frequently asked questions

How warm is Paris in January?

Daytime highs average around 6 °C, with nights around 0 °C.

Does it rain a lot in Paris in January?

On the long-term average, expect about 10 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Paris?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.