At the beginning of December, it seemed like the temperatures were still unusually high for the season, but now there’s no doubt: winter has truly settled in the capital. The -5°C we’re regularly experiencing at night, and even during the day, clearly shows this. When we talk about negative temperatures, we're talking about the arrival of snow, starting Monday, January 5, 2026. Get out the warm clothes, thermals, gloves, and beanies: Paris is going to be frosty this week!
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Snow amidst showers and beams of sunshine
It may be cold, but at least if it snows, it’s cold for a good reason. Starting Monday, January 5, 2026, snowflakes are expected to fall in Paris, just like on the morning of Wednesday, January 7. Moreover, Paris is under an orange alert for snow and ice. “Up to 2 to 3 cm [of snow is expected] in the Paris region,” specifies Météo-France. Unfortunately, there’s a good chance that the white blanket won’t last long: the rest of the week will bounce between sunny days — like Tuesday, January 6 — and rainy ones that we know so well, from Thursday, January 8 to Sunday, January 11, 2026.
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Cool but Cheerful Temperatures
As for the temperatures, it looks like it will be consistently chilly. From Monday, January 5 to Wednesday, January 7, 2026, the temperatures will range between 2 and 4°C during the day. With the return of the rain, these will rise a few extra degrees, reaching between 5 and 6°C on Thursday, January 8 and Friday, January 9. As for the weekend: get ready to stay cozy at home since it will be no more than 5°C during the day!
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