What to Wear to Paris in the Winter

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Seasonal Guide: The 10 pieces you need to pack for a trip to Paris in the winter

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What to Pack for Paris in the Winter

Our premier goal in creating this Paris packing list is to help you decide what to wear to Paris in the winter. To do this, we took inspiration from the streets of Paris, combined it with our favorite winter trends and developed a 10-piece winter travel wardrobe. And this all blended to create looks that feature monochromatic noir, classic hats and stylish boots. And when combined, these styles help to build a Paris travel wardrobe that is fabulous for winter!

Check out the items in our 10-piece packing list below for your Paris packing needs! But first, let’s find out what to do while visiting Paris in the winter.

What to Do in Paris in the Winter

While visiting Paris in the winter, consider perusing one of the many Christmas markets around the city. Stop by one of the largest of the markets, the Champs-Élysées Christmas Market (at the Jardin des Tuileries) or visit the Alsatian Christmas Market at Gare de l’Est where you can buy items like Alsatian brioche cake made with almonds and raisins. Don’t miss out on trying a cup of hot chocolate from Carette and make plans to drop by Diptyque to pick out a perfume to wear on your trip; and then when you wear it at home, you will be reminded of Paris.

Next, we discuss the winter weather in Paris in the winter and how to pack your travel bag accordingly.

How to Pack for Paris in the Winter

Paris Winter Weather

Average high temperatures for Paris in the winter are not wide-ranging, and typically hover in the mid-40s. Winter low temperature averages in Paris also have a limited range and stay around the mid-30s. Packing layers like an oversized coat, cozy scarf , wool socks and thick gloves will help keep you warm on nights when you wander about the city. Chic pants (we love these styles from Vince) are a must for nice dinners out or for catching a show. And if you’re still searching for that perfect outfit, plan a stop on the Champs-Élysées for some shopping fun. Lastly, be sure to pack a comfortable pair of boots if you plan on exploring the city on foot during your visit. Below we have included a detailed monthly list of the the average high and low temperatures for Paris in the winter.

This average weather list was adapted from The Best Times to Visit Paris article by U.S. News.

Below we feature 10 pieces to help you create on-trend, stylish and comfortable travel outfits for a winter vacation to Paris, France.

WHAT TO WEAR TO PARIS IN THE WINTER

PARIS PACKING GUIDE

THE 10 PIECES YOU NEED TO PACK FOR A TRIP TO PARIS IN THE WINTER

Wool Hat | Casual Handbag | Scarf | Turtleneck | Sweater | Chic Pant | Shearling Sneakers | Dark Wash Jeans | Oversized Coat | Booties

Deciding what to wear to Paris in the winter can be so much fun. It is such a stylish city with art and culture in abundance. The winter weather will be cold, so be prepared with a lot of layering pieces like scarves and sweaters to beat the chill. And whether you’re packing Paris outfits for December, January or February, refer to our Paris winter packing list with its stylish pieces that will work great for your winter travels!

For more packable outfits to wear to Paris, be sure to check out our featured Spring Paris Packing Guide – What to Wear to Paris in the Spring. Our other seasonal Paris packing guides include What to Wear to Paris in the Fall and What to Wear to Paris in the Summer.