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Paris weather in December

Temperature, rain, what to pack and what to know

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December in Paris: changeable weather. Roughly 8h 3m of daylight, with light from about 07:49 to 15:52. December isn't peak season in Paris. The upside: quiet and cheaper. The downside: weather that needs flexibility.

The weather in detail

Paris in December

Average temp—
Rain this month—
Daylight8.1 h
Sun07:49–15:52
Seasonshoulder
What to do

Paris in December — what works

Match the plan to the forecast — a mix of indoor sights and outdoor time keeps it flexible.

What to pack: Check the forecast close to your trip and pack layers accordingly.

This month: Festive lights on Avenue Montaigne and the Champs-Élysées, a big wheel in the Tuileries, and ice rinks in the squares.

This month: Christmas markets run from late November to 24–31 Dec — the biggest and most famous is in Strasbourg.

The Paris guide · Public holidays in France

Questions & answers

Paris in December — FAQ

Does it snow in Paris in December?
No. Temperatures are well above freezing.
How many hours of daylight in Paris in December?
About 8h 3m of daylight. The sun rises around 07:49 and sets around 15:52. Plan sightseeing around the light.
Is December a good time to visit Paris?
December isn't peak season in Paris. The upside: quiet and cheaper. The downside: weather that needs flexibility.
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Plan the trip

Paris — flights & hotels

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About this page

Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.

Sources: Climate: Open-Meteo 1991–2020 · Daylight: astronomical calculation