Paris weather in February [2026]

Month summary

Paris weather in February

⚠️ Fair

🌡️ Temperature min / max

3°C – 10°C

🌧 Rainy days

39% of days

☀️ Sunshine

5.1h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

4.1/10

📅 📅 Best month

July (8.3/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Paris in February?

⚠️ Fair

✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.

❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.

🌧 Rain : ████░░░░░░ 39%

🌡 Temperature : ██░░░░░░░░ 10°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████░░░░░░ 5.1h/d

Our take: February in Paris is chilly and grey—think 3–10°C with frequent drizzle and just five hours of sunlight daily. It's best suited for travelers who love cozy cafés, museums, and moody atmospheric walks rather than outdoor sightseeing. Pack layers and waterproofs, embrace the romance of winter Paris, and you'll find the crowds thin and the city wonderfully intimate.

By trip type

Paris in February by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season

Local context

What to expect in February

🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants Winter in Paris is cool (10°C during the day). Days are short (5.1h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 39% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.

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Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	Sun h/d	Score
🌦️ January	2°C	7°C	41%	2.3	2.6h	2.5/10
🌦️ February	3°C	10°C	39%	1.9	5.1h	4.1/10
🌦️ March	4°C	12°C	42%	2.2	8.0h	4.7/10
⛅ April	6°C	15°C	34%	1.7	11.4h	7.0/10
🌤️ May	10°C	19°C	41%	2.5	11.9h	7.2/10
🌤️ June	14°C	23°C	40%	2.5	13.0h	7.9/10
🌤️ July	15°C	25°C	31%	1.9	12.8h	8.3/10
🌤️ August	15°C	25°C	31%	2.0	11.8h	8.2/10
🌤️ September	13°C	22°C	32%	2.0	10.1h	7.6/10
🌦️ October	10°C	16°C	40%	2.3	7.0h	6.0/10
🌦️ November	6°C	11°C	43%	2.3	4.7h	4.1/10
🌦️ December	3°C	9°C	42%	2.4	2.7h	3.1/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In February, Paris averages 10°C, 39% rainy days and 5.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.1/10. See methodology →

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