2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Paris in December

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Climate Overview

December is a wet time to visit Paris. Paris has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 9°C, lows of 4°C, and approximately 22 rainy days per month.

Avg High

9°C

Avg Low

4°C

Rainy days

22days

Daylight

8.3h

Is December a good time to visit Paris?

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Daylight

Sunrise

8:38 AM

Sunset

4:55 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 9°C 3°C 9 Good
February 12°C 6°C 18 Wet
March 12°C 4°C 11 Good
April 20°C 8°C 8 Excellent (best)
May 21°C 10°C 9 Excellent (best)
June 23°C 13°C 11 Excellent (best)
July 26°C 15°C 5 Good
August 27°C 17°C 11 Good
September 23°C 14°C 7 Excellent (best)
October 15°C 10°C 17 Excellent (best)
November 13°C 6°C 7 Good
December 9°C 4°C 22 Wet

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for December

Warm coat, scarf, gloves, thermal layers, and waterproof boots.

Climate: Moderate
Travel Context Perfect weather for walking tours and all-day sightseeing.

Planning a trip to Paris?

Common Questions

Is December a good time to visit Paris? +

December is typically Wet for visiting Paris, with average highs of 9°C and around 22 rainy days.

What should I pack for Paris in December? +

With highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C in {month}, we recommend: Warm coat, scarf, gloves, thermal layers, and waterproof boots.

Does it rain a lot in Paris in December? +

Paris typically sees around 22 rainy days in December.

How many hours of daylight are there in Paris in December? +

In December, Paris gets approximately 8.3 hours of daylight per day.

Is December peak season in Paris? +

No, December is not peak season in Paris. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Paris? +

The best months to visit Paris are April, May, June, September, October, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Europe/Paris)

Last Updated: January 2026

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