In Paris, the day of Thursday January 1, 2026 took place under very cloudy skies with cool temperatures around 0 to 5 degrees. The rain remains absent today, but the gray weather persists in the morning and evening.
Morning: grayness upon waking
In Paris, the year begins under a clear sky very cloudy. Even if the sun rises at 8:43 a.m., it will remain hidden behind a thick blanket of clouds.
At 9 a.m., the thermometer indicates 0 °Cwith a feeling of -3 °C. High humidity, 90 %accentuates the feeling of cold.
The southwest wind blows moderately at 6 km/h. With no rain forecast, the sidewalks remain dry, thus limiting the risk of slipping.
Our advice: favor gloves, a hat and insulated shoes for your first outings or the journey to work.
Since the start of winter, Paris has experienced several abnormally mild days, but this frosty morning reminds us that frosts are still part of the landscape. Climatologists emphasize that a one-off cold episode does not invalidate the global warming trend observed over several decades.
Afternoon: relative mildness but persistent gray
In the afternoon, the mercury gradually rises to reach 4 °C around 3 p.m., with a feeling of 1 °C. No precipitation expected, the probability remains low at 3 %.
Humidity drops to 72 %a sign of a slightly less dense atmosphere, but the low clouds persist.
The southwest wind strengthens slightly, reaching 11 km/hbut this remains insufficient to dissipate the cloud cover caused by the winter inversion.
A walk in the parks is possible, although the light remains pale; photographers will undoubtedly prefer illuminated monuments.
- Maximum temperature: 5°C
- Average pressure: 1013 hPa
- Very low UV index
Concretely, traffic remains fluid and no pollution alerts are reported. However, the persistent gray weather can weigh on morale; Don’t hesitate to enjoy light breaks indoors.
This grayness is explained by a thermal inversion, common in the middle of winter: cold air stagnates on the ground, trapping humidity and fine particles. This is another reason to limit wood heating in the urban area.
To choose a museum or heated café nearby, consult our tourism page.
Evening: persistent freshness before nightfall
The sun sets at 5:04 p.m., giving way to an early night under a still sky. very cloudy.
At 9 p.m., the temperature reads 3 °Cfelt -1 °C. The humidity rises to 78 %. The air remains calm, with a West-South-West wind at 11 km/h.
The chance of rain increases slightly at 8 %but no significant showers are expected. Umbrellas can therefore remain stored.
Mobility side: dry road surface, good visibility despite the cloud cover. Public transport is operating normally, without weather-related disruptions.
For homeless people, the City is maintaining the Extreme Cold Plan with additional accommodation places. The associations encourage everyone to report any vulnerable person via 115 or the dedicated application, in order to avoid any risk of nocturnal hypothermia.
General trend for tomorrow
January 2 promises to be more lively. The models predict a light rain with a cumulative 1,9 mmsufficient to moisten the paving stones.
The wind will turn to the West, reaching 19 km/h on average, with gusts close to 47 km/h ; a point of attention for two-wheelers.
In terms of temperatures, the minimums will remain at 0 °C and the maximums will rise to 6 °C. The feeling will vary from -3 °C has 3 °C.
Humidity will remain high, around 85 %. The pressure will drop to 1002 hPaa sign of the arrival of a front in the evening.
In practice, we can anticipate:
- Wet roads, slight loss of grip.
- Construction sites: secure tarpaulins and equipment against gusts.
- Parks: weakened branches, be careful under trees.
However, we remain far from a major gale; Météo-France is not planning any particular vigilance for the moment.
If the expected disturbance is confirmed, it will contribute to slightly recharging the Ile-de-France water tables. However, regular rains would be needed throughout the winter to make up for the 2025 water deficit, estimated at nearly 20%.
To organize your outings over several days, consult our 15-day forecast.
In summary: stable gray weather today, light rain and strong winds tomorrow. Keep the raincoat handy and stay alert for the expected gusts this weekend.