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January climate

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January in Paris

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Cold weather is the main limitation.

Limited, but doable

Daytime high

45°F

Lows around 36°F

Rain

Several rainy days

Sun

2 h/day

Air feel

Very dry

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Temperature

Cold by day, cold at night.

45°Ftypical January high

Typical range

Precipitation

Several rainy days. About 12 wet days, the highest monthly average.

39%wet-day frequency

AmountWet-day chance

Sunshine

Sunshine is scarce under mostly cloudy skies.

1.8 hJanuary sunshine

Heat & humidity by month

Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.

Very dryJanuary Heat feel

Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air

Hourly temperature pattern

In January, afternoons feel about 36° and nights feel near 31°.

FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours

Clear sky

Mostly cloudy skies this month.

24%January Clear sky

Clear skyCloud

Wind pattern

Calm winds are typical in January.

9 mphJanuary Light breeze

More detailIncludes daypart comfort

Typical January day

January late afternoons are around 44°F, easing to about 41°F in early evening.

Avg temp Typical range

Morning39°F

Rain17%

Cloud78%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

Midday43°F

Rain18%

Cloud80%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityLow

Late afternoon44°F

Rain17%

Cloud78%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

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Early evening41°F

Rain15%

Cloud74%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

Data table

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Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	45	36	2.2	12	1.8	88
Feb	48	37	1.9	10	3.1	82
Mar	54	40	2.1	11	4.2	77
Apr	61	43	2.0	11	5.8	71
May	67	50	2.6	12	6.5	73
Jun	74	56	2.4	11	7.3	71
Jul	77	59	2.3	9	7.7	69
Aug	77	58	2.2	9	7.1	70
Sep	71	53	1.9	8	5.7	75
Oct	62	49	2.7	12	4.1	83
Nov	52	42	2.4	11	2.5	88
Dec	46	38	2.8	12	1.6	89

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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast

Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.

Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.

Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.

Last updated: Jun 1, 2026

Data & methodology

Month

High°F

Low°F

Rainin

Wet days

Sunh

Humidity%

Jan

2.2

1.8

Feb

1.9

3.1

Mar

2.1

4.2

Apr

2.0

5.8

May

2.6

6.5

Jun

2.4

7.3

Jul

2.3

7.7

Aug

2.2

7.1

Sep

1.9

5.7

Oct

2.7

4.1

Nov

2.4

2.5

Dec

2.8

1.6

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	45	36	2.2	12	1.8	88
Feb	48	37	1.9	10	3.1	82
Mar	54	40	2.1	11	4.2	77
Apr	61	43	2.0	11	5.8	71
May	67	50	2.6	12	6.5	73
Jun	74	56	2.4	11	7.3	71
Jul	77	59	2.3	9	7.7	69
Aug	77	58	2.2	9	7.1	70
Sep	71	53	1.9	8	5.7	75
Oct	62	49	2.7	12	4.1	83
Nov	52	42	2.4	11	2.5	88
Dec	46	38	2.8	12	1.6	89

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	45	36	2.2	12	1.8	88
Feb	48	37	1.9	10	3.1	82
Mar	54	40	2.1	11	4.2	77
Apr	61	43	2.0	11	5.8	71
May	67	50	2.6	12	6.5	73
Jun	74	56	2.4	11	7.3	71
Jul	77	59	2.3	9	7.7	69
Aug	77	58	2.2	9	7.1	70
Sep	71	53	1.9	8	5.7	75
Oct	62	49	2.7	12	4.1	83
Nov	52	42	2.4	11	2.5	88
Dec	46	38	2.8	12	1.6	89

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	45	36	2.2	12	1.8	88
Feb	48	37	1.9	10	3.1	82
Mar	54	40	2.1	11	4.2	77
Apr	61	43	2.0	11	5.8	71
May	67	50	2.6	12	6.5	73
Jun	74	56	2.4	11	7.3	71
Jul	77	59	2.3	9	7.7	69
Aug	77	58	2.2	9	7.1	70
Sep	71	53	1.9	8	5.7	75
Oct	62	49	2.7	12	4.1	83
Nov	52	42	2.4	11	2.5	88
Dec	46	38	2.8	12	1.6	89

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	45	36	2.2	12	1.8	88
Feb	48	37	1.9	10	3.1	82
Mar	54	40	2.1	11	4.2	77
Apr	61	43	2.0	11	5.8	71
May	67	50	2.6	12	6.5	73
Jun	74	56	2.4	11	7.3	71
Jul	77	59	2.3	9	7.7	69
Aug	77	58	2.2	9	7.1	70
Sep	71	53	1.9	8	5.7	75
Oct	62	49	2.7	12	4.1	83
Nov	52	42	2.4	11	2.5	88
Dec	46	38	2.8	12	1.6	89

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	45	36	2.2	12	1.8	88
Feb	48	37	1.9	10	3.1	82
Mar	54	40	2.1	11	4.2	77
Apr	61	43	2.0	11	5.8	71
May	67	50	2.6	12	6.5	73
Jun	74	56	2.4	11	7.3	71
Jul	77	59	2.3	9	7.7	69
Aug	77	58	2.2	9	7.1	70
Sep	71	53	1.9	8	5.7	75
Oct	62	49	2.7	12	4.1	83
Nov	52	42	2.4	11	2.5	88
Dec	46	38	2.8	12	1.6	89

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	45	36	2.2	12	1.8	88
Feb	48	37	1.9	10	3.1	82
Mar	54	40	2.1	11	4.2	77
Apr	61	43	2.0	11	5.8	71
May	67	50	2.6	12	6.5	73
Jun	74	56	2.4	11	7.3	71
Jul	77	59	2.3	9	7.7	69
Aug	77	58	2.2	9	7.1	70
Sep	71	53	1.9	8	5.7	75
Oct	62	49	2.7	12	4.1	83
Nov	52	42	2.4	11	2.5	88
Dec	46	38	2.8	12	1.6	89