February in Paris averages highs of 10 °C (49 °F) and lows of 2 °C (36 °F), with about 8 rainy days and 10 h 05 min of daylight.
February weather in Paris at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is February a good time to visit Paris?
Tough month: cold and some rain. February is usually low season in Paris: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in February 2026
No public holidays fall in February 2026 in France, so opening hours should be normal.
Things to do in Paris in February
February's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Eiffel Tower and the Champ de Mars — go up at dusk outdoors
- Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur — views over the whole city outdoors
- Seine walk and Île de la Cité — Notre-Dame and Sainte-Chapelle outdoors
- Le Marais — galleries, falafel and squares outdoors
- Louvre — book a timed slot indoors
- Musée d'Orsay — Impressionists in a railway station indoors
Where to stay: Le Marais or Saint-Germain for first-timers; Canal Saint-Martin and the 11th for better value.
What to pack for Paris in February
- A warm jacket and layers; evenings drop to around 2 °C (36 °F).
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 8 days this month see real rain.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Paris costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €65–160 | €190–410 |
Excluding flights. February is usually low season in Paris: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
February in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 9° / 2° | 8 | Tough month |
| Amsterdam | 8° / 2° | 10 | Tough month |
| Munich | 7° / -2° | 9 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is February a good time to visit Paris?
By the numbers, February is a tough month: cold and some rain, with average highs of 10 °C (49 °F) and about 8 rainy days. February is usually low season in Paris: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper. The best months for weather are May, June, July, August, September.
How warm is Paris in February?
Average highs are 10 °C (49 °F) and lows 2 °C (36 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Paris in February?
Expect about 8 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 54 mm in total. It is the 5th driest month of the year in Paris.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.