Paris weather in February
Paris in February averages 6°C (43°F) and 38 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Paris, February is the second coldest and the driest.
- Average temp
- 6°C (43°F)
3–9°C · 38–49°F
- Rainfall
- 38 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What is Paris like in February?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Paris in February?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 3°C (38°F).
February compared with January and March
February in Paris is 0.9°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages 5°C (41°F).
February in Paris is 3.3°C cooler than March and about as wet as it, which averages 9°C (49°F).
Daylight in Paris in February
On 15 February the sun is up for 10 hours 11 minutes in Paris, rising about 07:59 and setting about 18:10 local time.
February ends 1 hour 30 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 5 hours 59 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Paris
Dates are a starting point for February.
Paris weather by month
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How February compares with the rest of the year
February is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C / 41°F | 45 mm |
| February | 6°C / 43°F | 38 mm |
| March | 9°C / 49°F | 41 mm |
| April | 12°C / 54°F | 45 mm |
| May | 16°C / 60°F | 75 mm |
| June | 19°C / 66°F | 51 mm |
| July | 21°C / 69°F | 58 mm |
| August | 21°C / 70°F | 54 mm |
| September | 17°C / 63°F | 51 mm |
| October | 13°C / 56°F | 55 mm |
| November | 9°C / 47°F | 54 mm |
| December | 6°C / 43°F | 62 mm |
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FAQs about Paris in February
February climate averages for Paris, 1991–2020.
Paris averages 6°C (43°F) in February, ranging from about 3°C (38°F) at night to 9°C (49°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. February sees only about 38 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. February averages 6°C (43°F) against 9°C (49°F) in March — 3.3°C cooler.
February is 0.9°C warmer than January, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; February sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what February is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 11 minutes of daylight in mid-February, against 16 hours 10 minutes in June and 8 hours 16 minutes in December.
On 15 February, sunrise is about 07:59 and sunset about 18:10 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 30 minutes longer than it starts.
