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Paris Weather in December
WinterWeather in Paris during December is typically cold in the daytime and cold after sunset, based on 2016–2025 averages of 8°C (47°F) / 3°C (38°F). The 10-year average shows around 13 rainy days and about 76 mm of monthly precipitation, so some wet days are normal.
Avg high47.3°F 8.5°CAvg low38.2°F 3.4°CRainy days~13.4 daysMonthly rain75.8 mm
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What to wear in Paris in December
For what to wear in Paris in December, warm layers and a proper jacket or coat are useful, especially after sunset. A compact umbrella is worth carrying for passing showers or wetter days.
Travel takeaway: The month suits cold-weather travelers best, especially if you plan around shorter outdoor sessions and warmer layers.
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Paris: 12-month travel weather
Paris has four seasons and rain spread across the year. Summer can occasionally bring heat waves, while winter is cooler, cloudier and darker.
JanWinterFebWinterMarEarly springAprSpringMayLate springJunEarly summerJulSummerAugSummerSepEarly autumnOctAutumnNovLate autumnDecWinter
Monthly labels summarize typical climate patterns for trip planning. Always check the latest forecast and tropical-storm alerts before departure.
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Paris 2026 events & busy periods
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Bastille Day events
📅 Jul 13–14, 2026 · fireworks moved to Jul 13
In 2026, the Eiffel Tower fireworks are exceptionally scheduled for the night of Jul 13, with the military parade on Jul 14. Expect major crowds and transport controls around the Eiffel Tower and Champ de Mars.
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Paris in December · recent 3 years
Compare the most recent complete year with the two years before it. Daily high / low temperatures are shown in °F.
CalendarNo measurable rain🌧️ Rain⛈️ Thunderstorm❄️ SnowHigh / Low · °F
⭐ December 2025 · latest complete year☔ 8 days · 36.9 mm
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
7.7°C/2°C
No rain
2
9.9°C/7°C
No rain
3
10°C/6°C
No rain
4
9°C/4.7°C
🌧️ 2.1 mm
5
6.8°C/-0.2°C
🌧️ 1 mm
6
12.3°C/6.2°C
🌧️ 2.4 mm
7
14.9°C/10.1°C
🌧️ 9.3 mm
8
15.8°C/12°C
🌧️ 1.3 mm
9
14.8°C/9°C
No rain
10
13.7°C/8.3°C
No rain
11
10.1°C/4.4°C
No rain
12
11.3°C/7.7°C
No rain
13
9.6°C/6.9°C
No rain
14
7.8°C/6.2°C
No rain
15
10.7°C/4.9°C
No rain
16
13.2°C/8°C
No rain
17
10.3°C/7.3°C
No rain
18
14.5°C/6.3°C
No rain
19
13.2°C/7.4°C
🌧️ 5.7 mm
20
9.8°C/5.9°C
🌧️ 2.1 mm
21
11.2°C/7.7°C
🌧️ 11.6 mm
22
10.8°C/7°C
No rain
23
8.1°C/3.4°C
No rain
24
5.2°C/-0.4°C
No rain
25
1.7°C/-1.2°C
No rain
26
2.8°C/-2.6°C
No rain
27
3.3°C/-1.3°C
No rain
28
2.7°C/-1.6°C
No rain
29
2.9°C/-4.1°C
No rain
30
5.1°C/0.4°C
No rain
31
3.5°C/-2.7°C
No rain
December 2024☔ 11 days · 55.6 mm
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
11°C/1°C
No rain
2
12.1°C/7°C
No rain
3
8.1°C/3.6°C
No rain
4
7°C/2.4°C
No rain
5
12.5°C/4.6°C
🌧️ 3.4 mm
6
13.5°C/6.9°C
🌧️ 2 mm
7
11.8°C/5.7°C
🌧️ 9.2 mm
8
8.4°C/6.4°C
🌧️ 5.3 mm
9
6.5°C/4.9°C
🌧️ 1 mm
10
6.1°C/4.7°C
No rain
11
5.6°C/4.6°C
No rain
12
4.6°C/3.4°C
No rain
13
3.3°C/-0.1°C
No rain
14
4.9°C/-0.7°C
No rain
15
9.7°C/2.8°C
No rain
16
10.5°C/8.4°C
No rain
17
8.6°C/5.7°C
No rain
18
13.7°C/6.4°C
🌧️ 1.5 mm
19
13.7°C/3.4°C
🌧️ 7.8 mm
20
7.9°C/2.9°C
No rain
21
10.9°C/6.5°C
🌧️ 2.3 mm
22
11.3°C/3.4°C
🌧️ 19.7 mm
23
7.5°C/4.7°C
🌧️ 1 mm
24
9.4°C/5.1°C
🌧️ 1 mm
25
10.7°C/8.2°C
No rain
26
8.4°C/4°C
No rain
27
5.3°C/-1.3°C
No rain
28
1.6°C/-0.7°C
No rain
29
4.7°C/1.2°C
No rain
30
4.1°C/2.4°C
No rain
31
5.6°C/1.7°C
No rain
December 2023☔ 15 days · 71.1 mm
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
3.7°C/-0.4°C
No rain
2
3°C/-3.8°C
No rain
3
4.1°C/-2.5°C
No rain
4
9.5°C/2°C
🌧️ 8.1 mm
5
8.1°C/5.7°C
🌧️ 10 mm
6
7.7°C/2.7°C
No rain
7
6.1°C/1.9°C
🌧️ 4.6 mm
8
10.2°C/4.4°C
🌧️ 6.3 mm
9
14.1°C/6.2°C
🌧️ 22.1 mm
10
13.4°C/6.9°C
🌧️ 1.5 mm
11
12.9°C/7.8°C
No rain
12
12.7°C/8.2°C
🌧️ 2.6 mm
13
9.9°C/6.2°C
🌧️ 1.4 mm
14
8.4°C/6.7°C
🌧️ 1.3 mm
15
9.6°C/4°C
🌧️ 1 mm
16
9.6°C/2.2°C
No rain
17
7°C/0.8°C
No rain
18
3.9°C/-0.2°C
No rain
19
9.9°C/3.3°C
🌧️ 3.6 mm
20
9.5°C/4.4°C
No rain
21
12°C/9.4°C
No rain
22
10.9°C/9.3°C
🌧️ 1.1 mm
23
11.7°C/7.7°C
No rain
24
11.6°C/8.3°C
No rain
25
12.6°C/10.4°C
No rain
26
11.7°C/10.1°C
No rain
27
10.3°C/7.3°C
🌧️ 1.7 mm
28
12.2°C/8.4°C
No rain
29
11.7°C/8.1°C
🌧️ 1.7 mm
30
11.8°C/7.2°C
No rain
31
10.6°C/7.5°C
🌧️ 1.9 mm
Historical calendars use Open-Meteo reanalysis data. A rainy day is counted when daily precipitation is at least 1 mm. Conditions at a specific hotel, beach or station can differ.
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