Paris weather in December

December in Paris: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit.

#11 of 12 months in Paris · #446 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 55/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Paris climate normals — December

Daytime high9°C / 48°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low4°C / 39°F
Feels like (high)5°C / 41°F
Rainfall95 mm / 3.8 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days14 days
Humidity86%💦 very humid
Dew point4°C / 39°F
Sunshine3.2 h/day
Daylight8.3 h
Wind21 km/h / 13 mph
Snowfall0.9 cm / 0.4 in
Air quality (US AQI)42🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Paris in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Paris?
December in Paris: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Paris on SeasonMap's comfort score (55/100).
What is the weather like in Paris in December?
In December, Paris averages a daily high of 8.7°C and a low of 4°C, with about 95.3 mm of rain over roughly 14.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Paris in December?
Paris has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in December.

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