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Paris in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Paris in February and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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February

Weather in Paris in February 2025

OK Weather
Cool
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Rainy
February could be a good time to visit Paris, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +8°C, and there are typically 5 sunny days in February. However, expect about 12 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 44 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+8°C
Avg. max. temperature
-12°C
Min.
+21°C
Max.
44 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Paris has OK weather in February.

Average temperature in Paris in February

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Paris for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in February is +10°C with a maximum of +16°C and a minimum of -3°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 26% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +10°C to +5°C.

Is Paris warm or cold in February?

Paris is typically cool in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +7°C to +8°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +2°C to +2°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

February is one of the coolest months in Paris, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Paris in February

Paris weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+7°C+8°C+12°C
Min. temperature
-17°C-12°C-7°C
Max. temperature
+16°C+21°C+25°C
Rainfall
50 mm44 mm54 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
84%79%74%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1017 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
357
Cloudy days
1197
Rainy days
151216
Snowy days
221

February weather is still as ok as in January. It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +7°C to +8°C during the day. As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 50 mm to 44 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 84% to 79%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 4 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in February, from 3 to 5.

March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Paris in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Paris is gradually increasing during February, going from 5 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Paris based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in February is about 3 mm, with a 4% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 2 mm, which is considered light rain. Paris is amazing in February with as little as 1 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Paris wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 73 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 41% chance of precipitation and 44 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during February in Paris based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in February is about 0 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.

February is one of the snowiest months in Paris.

Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last February in Paris?

This is the weather in Paris in February 2023:
1 February
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+10°C
2 February
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+10°C
3 February
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+10°C
4 February
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+10°C
5 February
☁️
+9°C
6 February
☀️
+8°C
7 February
☀️
+7°C
8 February
☀️
+7°C
9 February
☀️
+8°C
10 February
🌫️
+10°C
11 February
🌫️
+10°C
12 February
☁️
+9°C
13 February
🌫️
+13°C
14 February
🌫️
+14°C
15 February
🌫️
+13°C
16 February
☁️
+14°C
17 February
☁️
+16°C
18 February
☁️
+12°C
19 February
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+13°C
20 February
☀️
+13°C
21 February
☀️
+16°C
22 February
🌫️
+10°C
23 February
☁️
+10°C
24 February
☁️
+10°C
25 February
☀️
+8°C
26 February
☀️
+5°C
27 February
☀️
+7°C
28 February
☀️
+5°C
In February 2023 Paris had 10 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +10°C, with an absolute maximum of +16°C and a minimum of +5°C. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 34%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 1 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Paris climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Paris in February has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+14°C) and the highest in 2022 (+18°C). The driest year was 1991 with only 366 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2000 with 1287 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Paris in February:

Is February a good time to visit Paris?

It’s always a good time to visit Paris, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Paris in February?

Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Paris rainy in February?

Paris is usually dry in February. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Paris in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Paris in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in France

Check out the weather for other cities in France.

Monthly weather in Paris

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Paris, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.