Paris weather in January
January in Paris: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Paris · #447 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 54/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Paris climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 7°C / 45°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Rainfall | 59 mm / 2.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 87% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 38°F | |
| Sunshine | 3.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.8 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Snowfall | 4.6 cm / 1.8 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 40 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Paris in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Paris?
- January in Paris: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Paris on SeasonMap's comfort score (54/100).
- What is the weather like in Paris in January?
- In January, Paris averages a daily high of 7.4°C and a low of 2.1°C, with about 59.3 mm of rain over roughly 11.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Paris in January?
- Paris has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in January.
- Does it snow in Paris in January?
- Paris sees roughly 4.6 cm of snowfall in January.