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Paris in February
What February is really like in Paris: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 8°C (46°F), lows of 3°C (37°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 10.1 hours of daylight. One of the quietest months for sightseeing, with low hotel prices outside the school half-term week.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 8°C (46°F) / 3°C (37°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 10.1 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Paris: days average 8°C (46°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about 3°C (37°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 28 days. Compared with January (7°C (45°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 12°C (54°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:59
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:11
- Daylight
- About 10.1 hours
Winter (December–February). Cold and short days, but quiet museums, low prices outside the holidays, festive lights in December and the January sales.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Salon International de l'Agriculture — farm and food fair (usually late February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Architecture · Opéra
Palais Garnier
The opulent 1875 opera house that inspired The Phantom of the Opera has a marble grand staircase, a gilded foyer and a Chagall-painted auditorium ceiling.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Architecture
- History
- Rainy day
Garden · Latin Quarter
Jardin des Plantes and Grande Galerie de l'Évolution
The Grande Galerie is one of the best rainy-day stops for children in Paris.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Nature
- Rainy day
- Outdoors
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Landmark · 7th arrondissement
Eiffel Tower
Gustave Eiffel's 330-metre iron tower was built for the 1889 World's Fair and is the city's defining view.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours with the summit
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Views
- Kids
- Couples
- After dark
Religious site · Île de la Cité
Notre-Dame Cathedral
Queues move quickly early on weekday mornings; a free online time slot can shorten the wait at busy periods.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 8°C, lows near 3°C and 9 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Paris?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, April–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Paris in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Paris?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. One of the quietest months for sightseeing, with low hotel prices outside the school half-term week.
+How warm is Paris in February?
Average highs are around 8°C (46°F) and lows around 3°C (37°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Paris in February?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.