Amsterdam vs Paris

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Paris edges ahead as the better destination in January. Paris offers 4 hours of daily sunshine with only 12 rain days, while Amsterdam sees 4 sunshine hours and 13 rain days.

Amsterdam is on the cooler side at 6°C, requiring warmer clothing. Paris is cooler at 7°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Paris is the stronger choice in January.

Amsterdam reaches an average high of 6°C (43°F) and drops to 2°C (36°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 4°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Paris averages 7°C (45°F) for the high and 2°C (36°F) for the low, with a daily range of 5°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.

Amsterdam receives approximately 64 mm of rainfall across 13 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Paris sees 52 mm over 12 rain days. That makes Paris the drier option by 1 rain day and 12 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.