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Ile de France Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Ile de France, France in January.

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Paris Boulogne-Billancourt Roissy-en-France Versailles

Planning a trip to Ile de France, France this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Ile de France in January

Ile de France, France is a region in France. January in Ile de France generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Paris. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

For specific regional insights in Ile de France, France, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Dourdan with an average of 56 mm (2.2 in) to moderate rainfall in La Ferté-Gaucher with 72 mm (2.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Paris receives about 63 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Ile de France by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Ile de France — and find the best time to visit. (based on Paris)

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March13°C (55°F) April16°C (61°F) May20°C (68°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August26°C (79°F) September22°C (72°F) October17°C (63°F) November12°C (54°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Ile de France in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Ile de France.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Ile de France

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Ile de France, France?

Temperature range in Ile de France (January)

Precipitation variation in Ile de France (January)

Paris

In January Paris generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
58 hours
63 hours
88 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Boulogne-Billancourt

In January Boulogne-Billancourt generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
58 hours
63 hours
88 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Roissy-en-France

In January Roissy-en-France generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
58 hours
63 hours
88 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Versailles

In January Versailles generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
58 hours
63 hours
88 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Courbevoie

In January Courbevoie generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
58 hours
63 hours
88 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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In our records: France January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in France in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in France was -14°C (7°F) in Colmar on January 12, 1987.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Ile de France in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Paris 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Boulogne-Billancourt 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Roissy-en-France 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Versailles 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Courbevoie 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Neuilly-sur-Seine 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)

Ile de France weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Ile de France, France in January?

Expect poor weather across Ile de France, France in January. The popular destination of Paris averages 8°C (46°F) by day and 2°C (36°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Ile de France, France in January?

Daytime temperatures in Paris peak at roughly 8°C (46°F) in January, dropping to about 2°C (36°F) overnight.

Does Ile de France, France get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Ile de France, France during January, with Paris averaging close to 61 mm (2.4 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Ile de France, France?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Paris, January may not be the ideal time to visit Ile de France, France.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Paris. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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