What is the weather like in Amsterdam vs Paris in January?

In January, Amsterdam averages 7°C high / 2°C low with about 89 mm of rain; Paris averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 70 mm.

Amsterdam vs Paris in January

Paris is the better pick in January — 53 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Paris is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Amsterdam is cold, rainy, clean air.

Amsterdam vs Paris — January climate, side by side

	Amsterdam	Paris
Comfort score	48/100 (F)	53/100 (D)
Feels-like high	2°C	5°C
Avg high / low	7° / 2°	8° / 2°
Rainfall	89 mm	70 mm
Rainy days	16	12
Humidity	85%	87%
Air quality (AQI)	31	40

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Amsterdam vs Paris in January — FAQ

Is January better in Amsterdam or Paris?: Paris is the better pick in January — 53 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Paris is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Amsterdam is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Amsterdam vs Paris in January?: In January, Amsterdam averages 7°C high / 2°C low with about 89 mm of rain; Paris averages 8°C high / 2°C low with about 70 mm.