Weather in Paris in February
February in Paris is a coat month. Treat it as cities, food and short walks, not as a terrace holiday.
In France, this is how Paris actually wears February, not how a country centroid would. Compared with July and January, February sits in the middle of Paris's year.
Pack for Paris in February, not for a brochure that was photographed in another season.
- Average temp
- 6°C
3–9°C
- Rainfall
- 38 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What to expect
Daytime
You want a proper coat in Paris in February, not a festival jacket. Wind makes the same afternoon feel sharper than the map suggests.
Outdoor time is the middle of the day. Finish plans before the light goes. Evenings are for indoors.
Rain
Mixed skies in Paris in February. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.
Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Paris
Dates are a starting point for February.
Travel guides for Paris
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Paris
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Similar weather in February
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FAQs about Paris
Climate averages for Paris, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Paris is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
August is the hottest month, with an average around 21°C.
May is the wettest month, with about 75 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
