01Weather
Paris weather in February
Afternoons in February average 9.6 °C (49 °F) and nights cool to 2.6 °C (37 °F). The month brings about 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain spread over roughly 11 days, with around 149 hours of sunshine in total. Compared with January it is 2.3 °C warmer; March is 2.8 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical February | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 14 °C / 57 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 5 °C / 41 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | -2 °C / 28 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 0.0 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 7.7 | frost mornings per month |
| Days with snow cover | 0.5 | snow depth ≥ 1 cm, per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 39 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest February day 2016–2025 | 18.7 °C / -10.2 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 February | 08:20 | 17:47 | 9.5 h |
| 15 February | 07:58 | 18:10 | 10.2 h |
| 28 February | 07:34 | 18:31 | 11.0 h |
Daylight grows by about 90 minutes over the month. Times are local (Europe/Paris).
03Crowds
How busy Paris is in February
quiet Paris hotels registered 1,200,640 arrivals in February 2019, an index of 0.85 against the monthly average of 1.0 (917,578 in February 2022). What drives it:
- French winter school holidays, zone C 6–22 February
- Salon de l'Agriculture from 27 February
- coldest weeks of the year
School holidays that fill the city in February
| Market | Holiday | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| France (zones A, B, C; Paris is zone C) | Winter, zone C | 6–22 Feb 2027 |
| France (zones A, B, C; Paris is zone C) | Winter, zone A | 13 Feb – 1 Mar 2027 |
| France (zones A, B, C; Paris is zone C) | Winter, zone B | 20 Feb – 8 Mar 2027 |
| Germany (16 states, staggered) | Winter (some states) | 1–19 Feb 2027 |
| England (local authorities set dates; Royal Greenwich shown, most councils within a few days) | February half-term | 15–19 Feb 2027 |
| United States (college spring break, no national calendar) | Spring break window (peak mid-March) | 27 Feb – 3 Apr 2027 |
04Public holidays
Public holidays in February 2027
No public holidays in France fall in February, so shops and museums keep normal hours all month.
05Events
What's on in Paris in February
| Event | Dates | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Winter sales (soldes d'hiver) | 6 Jan – 2 Feb 2027 | citywide · source |
| Salon International de l'Agriculture | 27 Feb – 7 Mar 2027 | Paris Expo Porte de Versailles · source |
Every year in February
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Salon International de l'Agriculture | late February to early March, Porte de Versailles | fair |
06Closures
What is closed, and what to book
- Louvre: Closed Tuesdays and on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December; open on other public holidays unless they fall on a Tuesday. Non-EEA adults pay €32 since 14 January 2026, EEA residents €22.
- Musée d'Orsay: Closed Mondays; late opening Thursdays to 21:45; timed-entry booking required.
- Château de Versailles: Palace closed Mondays; Musical Fountain shows in the gardens run from 1 April to 1 November 2026 on weekends and some weekdays.
- Centre Pompidou: Main building closed for renovation from 2025 until 2030; parts of the collection are shown at the Grand Palais and partner venues.
- Catacombs: Reopened 8 April 2026 after renovation; closed Mondays; online timed booking only, no tickets at the door.
- Giverny, Monet's house and garden: Open 1 April to 1 November 2026 only; closed all winter.
- Shops and markets: Winter sales 6 January to 2 February 2027 (national dates, to be confirmed by decree). Most shops close on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December; many close on Sundays except in tourist zones.
07Packing
What to pack for Paris in February
- a winter coat, gloves and a hat
- thermal layer for early mornings
- waterproof shoes
- a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three
- gloves: frost on about 8 mornings
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
February is as quiet as January in the hotel figures, with 1.2 million arrivals in 2019 against 1.6 million in June, and it is the last month before prices start climbing towards spring. It is also the coldest: the lowest reading of the past decade, –10.2 °C, fell in February, and nights drop to freezing on about eight mornings. Daylight already stretches to six in the evening by month-end, a gain of roughly an hour and a quarter over the month.
Two things fill the city briefly. The French winter school holidays rotate by zone, and Paris's own zone C breaks from 6 to 22 February 2027, followed by zones A and B into early March, so family museums like the Cité des Sciences get busy while the Louvre does not. At the end of the month the Salon International de l'Agriculture opens at Porte de Versailles, 27 February to 7 March 2027, bringing farmers and politicians to the city and selling out hotels near the exhibition centre; the womenswear fashion shows follow on 1 March. The winter sales end on 2 February. If you want the Christmas-market atmosphere without December prices, note that it is gone by now; come in December instead.
09Compare
Paris month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7 °C | 2 °C | 13 | 106 | quiet 0.85 | Mixed |
| February | 10 °C | 3 °C | 11 | 149 | quiet 0.85 | Mixed |
| March | 12 °C | 4 °C | 13 | 225 | moderate 0.99 | Good |
| April | 16 °C | 6 °C | 10 | 306 | busy 1.04 | Mixed |
| May | 19 °C | 10 °C | 13 | 340 | busy 1.03 | Good |
| June | 24 °C | 14 °C | 12 | 354 | very busy 1.12 | Good |
| July | 25 °C | 15 °C | 10 | 367 | very busy 1.1 | Good |
| August | 25 °C | 15 °C | 10 | 340 | moderate 0.96 | Excellent |
| September | 22 °C | 12 °C | 10 | 270 | busy 1.06 | Good |
| October | 17 °C | 10 °C | 12 | 205 | very busy 1.09 | Good |
| November | 11 °C | 5 °C | 13 | 140 | busy 1.02 | Mixed |
| December | 8 °C | 3 °C | 13 | 106 | moderate 0.91 | Mixed |
Not sure about February? See the best time to visit Paris.
10Elsewhere
February in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| London in February | 9 °C | 11 |
| Amsterdam in February | 8 °C | 12 |
| Dublin in February | 10 °C | 13 |
| Barcelona in February | 16 °C | 4 |
| Venice in February | 10 °C | 7 |
| Prague in February | 7 °C | 7 |
11FAQ
Paris in February: your questions
Is February a good time to visit Paris?
February is a reasonable month with trade-offs to visit Paris. Daytime highs average 10 °C (49 °F), rain falls on about 11 days, and hotel arrivals run below the yearly average, so the main sights are quiet.
What is the weather like in Paris in February?
Expect cold days around 10 °C (49 °F) and nights near 3 °C (37 °F), with about 149 hours of sunshine over the month. One February in ten brings afternoons above 14 °C, and one in ten stays below 5 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Paris in February?
February brings about 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain over roughly 11 days, which is showery by Paris standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 39 percent.
What should I wear in Paris in February?
Pack a winter coat, gloves and a hat, thermal layer for early mornings, waterproof shoes.
Is Paris crowded in February?
Hotels in Paris registered 1,200,640 arrivals in February 2019, 15 percent below the monthly average, so expect quiet conditions. Main drivers: French winter school holidays, zone C 6–22 February; Salon de l'Agriculture from 27 February; coldest weeks of the year.
What time does it get dark in Paris in February?
Around the middle of February the sun sets at about 18:10 and rises at 07:58, giving 10.2 hours of daylight.
What is closed in Paris in February?
Louvre: Closed Tuesdays and on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December; open on other public holidays unless they fall on a Tuesday. Musée d'Orsay: Closed Mondays; late opening Thursdays to 21:45; timed-entry booking required. Château de Versailles: Palace closed Mondays; Musical Fountain shows in the gardens run from 1 April to 1 November 2026 on weekends and some weekdays. Centre Pompidou: Main building closed for renovation from 2025 until 2030; parts of the collection are shown at the Grand Palais and partner venues.
Are there school holidays in February that affect Paris?
Yes: France winter, zone c 6–22 Feb 2027; France winter, zone a 13 Feb – 1 Mar 2027; France winter, zone b 20 Feb – 8 Mar 2027; Germany winter (some states) 1–19 Feb 2027. Family attractions and hotels fill in these weeks.