January · France
Best time to visit Louvre Museum in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Louvre Museum in January
Average temperature 4°C, 84 mm of rain, about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.7/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 84 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 8
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Louvre Museum scores 4.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 4°C, 84 mm of rain, and roughly 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Masterpiece galleries and courtyard glass feel best paired with May-September Paris walks.
January in Louvre Museum: expect compromises
Expect 4°C (40°F) in January. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 84 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.8 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 4.7/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 8.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Louvre Museum — 4.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Louvre Museum in January?
- In January, Louvre Museum averages 4°C, 84 mm of rain, and about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.7/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Louvre Museum?
- January earns a 4.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Louvre Museum in January?
- Expect about 84 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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