Verdict: Fair month
Paris Weather in January
January is properly cold in Paris, with highs of only 8°C (46°F). Expect showers on roughly 12 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. January is workable in Paris if your dates are fixed — just plan around the conditions.
Average high
8°C / 46°F
Average low
2°C / 36°F
Rain days
~12
Precipitation
63 mm
What to pack for Paris in January
- A proper warm jacket, and a hat for mornings
- Rain gear is non-negotiable — expect rain on roughly 12 days
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
January against the rest of the year
Warmest in Paris: Jul (25°C / 77°F) · Coolest: Jan (8°C / 46°F) · Wettest: Dec (~15 rain days)
8°
2°
Jan
11°
4°
Feb
13°
4°
Mar
16°
6°
Apr
19°
10°
May
24°
14°
Jun
25°
15°
Jul
25°
16°
Aug
22°
13°
Sep
17°
10°
Oct
12°
6°
Nov
9°
4°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)