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Paris vs London in January

Paris edges it in January. Paris averages 3–8°C with low crowds; London 5–8°C with low crowds.

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

Paris and London

The verdict for January

  • WeatherLondon has the better weather5/10 vs 6/10
  • CrowdsVery similarLow vs Low
  • PricesVery similar€€ vs €€
  • OverallParis comes out ahead7/10 vs 6/10
Paris rooftops at golden hour

Paris in January

Cold, calm, cheapest museums

Temperature
3–8°C
Crowds
Low
Prices
€€

+Museums and restaurants are genuinely easy to get into.

–Short, grey days with little terrace life.

Quiet galleries, winter sales and easy restaurant tables.

Paris in January
London skyline along the River Thames at golden hour

London in January

Quietest month, lowest rates

Temperature
5–8°C
Crowds
Low
Prices
€€

+One of London's quietest periods, with strong hotel value and easy access to major sights.

–Short, cold days and frequent rain limit outdoor time.

The cheapest, calmest way to see the big-ticket London sights.

London in January

Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.

Another month