New York vs Paris

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, New York edges ahead as the better destination in December. New York offers 6 hours of daily sunshine with only 10 rain days, while Paris sees 4 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.

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

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, New York is the stronger choice in December. New York receives 2 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

New York reaches an average high of 6°C (43°F) and drops to -1°C (30°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 7°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 December.

New York receives approximately 101 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during December. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Paris sees 68 mm over 12 rain days. That makes New York the drier option by 2 rain days and 33 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.