Snow in Paris is infrequent and typically occurs 3 to 15 days per year, mostly between December and March, but accumulation on the ground is rare and often melts quickly.

Annual Snowfall Frequency

• Paris averages about 12 days of snow annually, though many of these are brief flurries that do not settle.

• Snow sticking to the ground, enough for noticeable coverage, usually happens only 2 to 4 days a year.

• Some years see almost no snow, and heavy snowfalls are exceptional.

Typical Months and Conditions

• The best chance of seeing snow is from mid-January to mid-February, which is when Paris is coldest.

• Snow in December, including on Christmas, is rare; winters are often rainy and overcast instead.

• Occasionally, snow might occur as late as early spring, but this is increasingly uncommon.

Impact and Rarity

• When it does snow significantly, even 2 to 4 centimeters can disrupt life in Paris due to its unprepared infrastructure.

• Climate trends indicate fewer snowy days in recent decades, and eventful snowfalls are rare and notable.

Parisian snow is considered a charming exception rather than part of the city's typical winter climate.