Paris weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Paris: highs of 6°C (43°F) and about 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain on average. Nights average 0°C (32°F) and cloud cover 75% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 5th driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is about as warm and drier; February brings highs of 7°C (45°F) and 50 mm (2.0 in) of rain.
Is January a good time to visit Paris?
least pleasant month Weather score 36/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Paris. For better conditions, consider Apr–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Paris in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 54 mm (2.1 in) falls in an average January. It is the 5th driest month of the year.
How warm is Paris in January?
Days average 6°C (43°F) and nights 0°C (32°F).
Paris weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C (43°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 54 mm | 75% | least pleasant |
| February | 7°C (45°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 50 mm | 70% | least pleasant |
| March | 12°C (53°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 52 mm | 65% | fair |
| April | 16°C (61°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 39 mm | 62% | best |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 64 mm | 67% | best |
| June | 23°C (73°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 60 mm | 64% | best |
| July | 25°C (77°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 55 mm | 61% | best |
| August | 25°C (76°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 59 mm | 62% | best |
| September | 21°C (70°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 42 mm | 57% | best |
| October | 16°C (61°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 57 mm | 67% | fair |
| November | 10°C (50°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 61 mm | 74% | least pleasant |
| December | 6°C (43°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 69 mm | 74% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months