Paris Weather in January
France · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high6°C (44°F)
Avg low0°C (33°F)
Rainfall56 mm (2.2 in)
RatingPoor 3.8/10
Paris in January sees daytime temperatures around 6°C (44°F), dropping to about 0°C (33°F) at night. January is winter in France. The month is fairly dry, with about 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain spread over 12 days. You get roughly 8.5 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is January a good time to visit Paris?
January is not the best time to visit Paris (3.8/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in June to September.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 6°C (44°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 0°C (33°F) |
| Daily mean | 3°C (38°F) |
| Rainfall | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 12 |
| Humidity | 92% |
| Cloud cover | 77% |
| Daylight | 8.5 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 2.2 hours/day |
| Wind | 12.2 km/h |
| vs December | 1°C cooler than December, with 15 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Paris in January
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Paris weather in other months
Jan6°C / 0°C56 mmPoorFeb8°C / 1°C51 mmFairMar12°C / 2°C53 mmFairApr16°C / 5°C41 mmExcellentMay19°C / 8°C68 mmExcellentJun23°C / 12°C69 mmExcellentJul25°C / 14°C58 mmExcellentAug25°C / 13°C56 mmExcellentSep22°C / 11°C49 mmExcellentOct17°C / 8°C62 mmExcellentNov11°C / 4°C62 mmFairDec7°C / 1°C71 mmPoor
← DecemberBest time to visit ParisFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria19°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife19°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Funchal17°C · 38 mm · Excellent
- Seville16°C · 44 mm · Excellent
- Valencia15°C · 32 mm · Excellent
- Malaga15°C · 58 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Brussels6°C · 68 mm
- Bruges6°C · 65 mm
- Luxembourg4°C · 70 mm
- Saint Helier9°C · 84 mm
- London7°C · 62 mm
- Saint Peter Port10°C · 96 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.