Paris in December
Festive weekends pull big crowds onto the boulevards, yet the museums stay far calmer than at any point in summer.
Is December a good time to visit Paris?
December is a middling month in Paris — crowds around 62/100. Not the worst, but February is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in December
- Christmas markets and Champs-Élysées lights
- New Year’s Eve
Best days in December
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in December
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in December
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How December compares
Every month in Paris, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is December a good month to visit Paris?
December is a middling month in Paris — crowds around 62/100. Not the worst, but February is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Paris in December?
Paris sits at roughly 62/100 in December on our crowd scale, which is 2 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is February.
What is the weather like in Paris in December?
Expect highs around 8°C and lows near 3°C in December, with about 11 wet days across the month.