January · France
Best time to visit Paris in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Paris 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 Paris 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.
Paris rewards unhurried days: market mornings, museum afternoons, and long café evenings unfold best in the gentler light of spring and early autumn.
January in Paris — off-season conditions
January averages 4°C (40°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 84 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.8 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.7/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? August scores 4.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Paris in January?
- In January, Paris 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 Paris?
- 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 Paris 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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