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Paris in December: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Paris in December is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 7 °C. With about 13 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
27/100 · #12
Warmth
#11
Dryness
#12
Sun
#12
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Paris · DecemberPhoto: DXR · CC BY-SA 2.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 7 °C
- Average low
- 1 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 13 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 1 h/day
- Humidity
- 93 %
For your trip planning
December: the wettest month, colder than November
December is the wettest month of the year in Paris in our series, with more precipitation than both November and January. Average daily highs fall from 11 °C in November to 7 °C, and lows sit at 1 °C, just above January's 0 °C. For cold, damp days, a warm coat and waterproof shoes make sense.
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 11 | 4 | 12 | 60 | 1.4 | 91 | 3.1 | 35 |
| December (selected) | 7 | 1 | 13 | 70 | 0.9 | 93 | 3.4 | 27 |
| January | 6 | 0 | 12 | 57 | 1.2 | 92 | 3.5 | 29 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: December (27/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | +8 | +3.8 °C | +2.6 °C | -0.7 | -9.5 mm | +0.5 h | -2.4 % | -0.3 m/s |
| January | +2 | -0.4 °C | -0.9 °C | -1 | -13 mm | +0.3 h | -1 % | +0.1 m/s |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Paris in December?
The average daily high is around 7 °C, with an average daily low of about 1 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Paris in December?
The curated estimate is about 13 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 70 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Paris?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Paris. December is not among them.