Paris weather in January (Ile de France, France)

Is January a good time to explore Paris weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Paris includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 8°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 2°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Paris in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 17 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 63 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Paris. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Paris climate page with graphs.

 

Paris, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 83%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 63 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 22%  

Where to go in France in January

Find out more about the weather in France and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Paris.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to France? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in France. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.