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 high | 9°C / 48°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Rainfall | 95 mm / 3.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Sunshine | 3.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.3 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.9 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.