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Weather in Paris: a return of cold and snow at the end of January

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The Editor

© Jagoda Bartus / Le Bonbon

Yes, since this Monday, January 12th, the situation has more or less returned to normal for a January, after impressive snowfall and a true "weather bomb." This warmer weather might not last very long, though. Indeed, the latest forecasts are predicting a return of the cold by the end of the month.

Indeed, the Paris weather just can’t stop messing with our nerves. After a week of cold, snow, and wind, in recent days, temperatures have shot back up, allowing the bravest among us to enjoy the terraces in the evening. But we’d like to warn you, don’t get too used to it, because it won’t last. In just a few days, the thermometer is expected to take a drastic drop again, possibly accompanied by a few snowflakes.


The enemy from the north

Some of you may have already stored away your puffer jackets and moon boots in the cellar, but we’re sorry to say, you might have jumped the gun a bit. Even if the temperatures have gone back above seasonal averages in recent days, giving us a delightful warm spell, experts are certain they will

Paris transformed into a winter wonderland. ❄️⛄️❄️⛄️🩵#Paris #WINTER #neigeparis #neige #snow pic.twitter.com/jio1VZWhpN

— Linda Hauer💎⌚️ (@HauerLinda) January 7, 2026

Indeed, for the past few weeks, the Nordic countries of Europe have been experiencing a record-breaking cold wave. It’s been -43°C in Finnish Lapland, -50°C in Stockholm, and even -60°C in Siberia. And while this reservoir of icy air is currently stuck over the upper part of the Old Continent, it’s expected to move southwest, heading toward France in the coming days, potentially affecting Ile-de-France during the shift.


A drop in temperatures sooner than we think

According to experts, this weather change is anticipated by the end of the 3rd week of the month, around Sunday, January 25th. A drop in temperatures, possibly accompanied by snowfall, could extend for at least a week, up until...

1st of February. Well, we want to put your minds at ease, even though Paris, is beautiful under the snow, for now, the likelihood of this scenario remains relatively low, and would require a number of factors. If the temperature is meant to drop a bit, it may be that this drop stays mild and manageable. Phew!