Your February weather guide
CoolWeather in Paris in February
Paris in February suits a city break with indoor stops, not a trip for warmth. Average daytime highs are 8.3°C, nights fall to 1.7°C, and about 10 days have rain. Go if you are happy to wrap up and keep your plans flexible; choose a warmer month if long outdoor afternoons matter most. For a UK traveller, the weather will feel broadly familiar rather than offer much relief from winter.
Long-term climate averages for Paris, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Paris, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Paris.
- Average daytime high
- 8.3°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 13°C
- Average night-time low
- 1.7°C
- coldest 10% of nights: -3°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +0.4°C
- London averages 7.9°C in February
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 2.9h
- 29% of 9.9 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 10
- 47 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 18.7°C
- 2019-02-27
- Record low 1991-2020
- -10.9°C
- 1991-02-07
- Flight from London
- ≈ 1 h 6 min
- 313 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How February compares
February is the 10th warmest month of the year in Paris and ranks 127th of 134 destinations we compare for February - see where else is hot in February. Within France it is 2nd of 2 (France in February). Against London's average high of 7.9°C in February, Paris is 0.4°C warmer by day and 0.3°C cooler at night.
Daytime and night-time in February
The typical February day in Paris peaks at 8.3°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 12.6°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 1.7°C; one night in ten drops to -3.4°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day here reached 18.7°C (2019-02-27) and the coldest night -10.9°C (1991-02-07).
Rain in February
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 10 days with 1 mm or more, 47 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest February was 2020 with 104 mm, the driest 1998 with 9 mm. Humidity averages 82%.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 2.9 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 9.9 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 08:00 and sets about 18:09 local time in mid-February. Average cloud cover is 71%.
Is February a good time to visit Paris?
February is not the strongest month here: cool days and frequent rain. The best months for Paris on our scoring are July, August, June.
Pack for cold evenings, not just cool afternoons
The main catch is how much the cold can shape your day. A warm coat, layers, gloves and comfortable closed shoes are sensible, especially if you plan to stay out after dark. Milder spells do happen: the warmest days reach 12.6°C or more, which can make an afternoon outside more comfortable. But the coldest nights fall to -3.4°C or lower, so do not pack around the hope of mild weather. Put longer walks in the warmer part of the day and leave room for indoor breaks. February works best if you enjoy being outside in winter rather than simply tolerate it.
Keep outdoor plans flexible
Rain is a regular enough possibility to influence your packing, but it need not rule out a February visit. Bring a waterproof outer layer and shoes that can cope with wet pavements, then keep outdoor plans movable rather than fixed. About 10 rainy days means you should expect some disruption, not assume that every day will be a washout. Sunshine is limited too, so a dry day may still feel grey rather than bright. This month suits travellers who are content to mix walking with time indoors. If your ideal break depends on sitting outside comfortably, the weather is a clear drawback.
A little perspective
Paris through the year
February is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.1°C | 1.9°C | 2.1 | 52 | 11 | 0% |
| FebruarySelected | 8.3°C | 1.7°C | 2.9 | 47 | 10 | 0% |
| March | 11.8°C | 3.6°C | 4.0 | 51 | 10 | 0% |
| April | 15.1°C | 5.9°C | 5.1 | 50 | 11 | 1% |
| May | 18.6°C | 9.5°C | 5.3 | 66 | 12 | 7% |
| Junebest | 21.8°C | 12.8°C | 6.1 | 58 | 11 | 20% |
| Julybest | 24.2°C | 14.9°C | 6.6 | 54 | 10 | 39% |
| Augustbest | 24.3°C | 14.8°C | 6.0 | 58 | 9 | 38% |
| September | 20.6°C | 12.0°C | 5.1 | 48 | 8 | 13% |
| October | 16.1°C | 9.1°C | 3.3 | 61 | 11 | 1% |
| November | 10.7°C | 5.2°C | 2.3 | 58 | 12 | 0% |
| December | 7.5°C | 2.5°C | 2.0 | 68 | 13 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
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A little more detail
Paris in February FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Paris hot in February?
Paris is cool in February: the average daytime high is 8.3°C and nights average 1.7°C. Days over 25°C are rare in February.
How much does it rain in Paris in February?
Paris sees about 10 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 47 mm of rain in a typical February. The wettest February between 1991 and 2020 was 2020 (104 mm) and the driest was 1998 (9 mm).
How sunny is Paris in February?
Paris gets around 2.9 hours of sunshine a day in February out of 9.9 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Paris compare with the UK in February?
Paris is on average 0.4°C warmer than London by day in February (8.3°C against 7.9°C).
What is the hottest February on record in Paris?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day in Paris reached 18.7°C on 2019-02-27, and the coldest night dropped to -10.9°C on 1991-02-07.
Is Paris warmer than London in February?
Only slightly. Paris has an average daytime high of 8.3°C, compared with 7.9°C in London, a difference of 0.4°C. That is not a meaningful warmth advantage for a holiday, so pack much as you would for a winter day out in London.
How much daylight and sunshine can I expect?
February brings about 9.9 hours of daylight but only 2.9 hours of sunshine a day. There is time for outdoor plans, but do not count on bright skies. Prioritise daylight for walking and keep indoor options available when the weather feels less inviting.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid), 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Paris. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C