2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Paris in February

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

Climate Overview

February is a wet time to visit Paris. Paris has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 12°C, lows of 6°C, and approximately 18 rainy days per month.

Avg High

12°C

Avg Low

6°C

Rainy days

18days

Daylight

10.2h

Is February a good time to visit Paris?

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

Daylight

Sunrise

8:00 AM

Sunset

6:11 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 February

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

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

Planning a trip to Paris?

Common Questions

Is February a good time to visit Paris? +

February is typically Wet for visiting Paris, with average highs of 12°C and around 18 rainy days.

What should I pack for Paris in February? +

With highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Paris in February? +

Paris typically sees around 18 rainy days in February.

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

In February, Paris gets approximately 10.2 hours of daylight per day.

Is February peak season in Paris? +

No, February 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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