Weather in Paris for January 2026
With an average of 3 snowy days, Paris usually enjoys a light touch of snow in January.
In general, the average temperature in Paris at the beginning of January is 8.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to slightly decrease, reaching an average of 8.6 °C by the end of January.
Paris experiences heavy rainfall in January, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 78 mm.
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Paris Weather January
Temperatures trend during January in Paris
January weather in Paris day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan. |  Overcast | 10° /5° | 2.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 2 Jan. |  Cloudy | 10° /5° | 8.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 3 Jan. |  Patchy rain possible | 9° /5° | 2.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 4 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /3° | 5.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 5 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /5° | 1.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 6 Jan. | Overcast | 8° /4° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 7 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /2° | 1.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 8 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /1° | 7.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 9 Jan. |  Partly cloudy | 6° /1° | 2.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 10 Jan. | Overcast | 5° /0° | 3.4 mm | 1 cm | |
| 11 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 6° /1° | 1.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 12 Jan. | Overcast | 7° /2° | 2.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 13 Jan. |  Sunny | 7° /2° | 1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 14 Jan. |  Moderate rain at times | 8° /2° | 3.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 15 Jan. | Overcast | 6° /1° | 0.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 16 Jan. |  Moderate or heavy snow showers | 5° /0° | 3.4 mm | 0.9 cm | |
| 17 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /1° | 6.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 18 Jan. | Sunny | 6° /0° | 1.6 mm | 1.3 cm | |
| 19 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 5° /0° | 1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 20 Jan. | Overcast | 5° /0° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 21 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 7° /1° | 3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 22 Jan. |  Heavy rain at times | 8° /2° | 3.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 23 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /2° | 1.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 24 Jan. |  Light drizzle | 8° /3° | 2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 25 Jan. | Overcast | 8° /3° | 0.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 26 Jan. | Light rain | 7° /1° | 1.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 27 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /2° | 1.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 28 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 9° /4° | 1.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 29 Jan. | Moderate rain at times | 10° /4° | 1.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 30 Jan. | Overcast | 10° /4° | 2.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 31 Jan. | Heavy rain at times | 8° /3° | 1.8 mm | 0 cm | |
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Paris in January - FAQ
What to pack to Paris in January?
As you prepare for your trip to Paris in January, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Paris, during January, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Accessories
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
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