🇫🇷 Paris · Winter (Dec–Feb)
January averages for Paris-Montsouris. Source
January is cold, grey and quiet — the winter sales (les soldes) run for four weeks from mid-January, which is reason enough for many visitors. Museums are far less crowded. Pack a long warm coat, a proper scarf and waterproof boots; drizzle is more common than snow.
Long wool coat, cashmere-style knit, dark jeans and waterproof ankle boots.
Same coat with a big scarf — dinner terraces have heaters, the walk home doesn't.
Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.
Four weeks from the second Wednesday of January
France's official sale season, with big discounts at Galeries Lafayette and Le Bon Marché. Wear easy layers you can slip on and off in fitting rooms, and leave room in your suitcase.
Mid to late January
Street-style photographers gather outside shows. If you want to join the scene, smart minimal outfits in black, camel or grey with one statement piece look the part.
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