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What to pack for France in January
Typical January, built from ten years of weather
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Typical for your dates
Highs 45°F, lows 36°F, rain 13 of 31 days
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Sunset lands around 6:20pm. Wind averages 13 mph. There is paperwork on this one, so start with Before you go.
Packing for
Essentials
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Rain shell (hardshell jacket)
13 rain days a month finds every seam. A real shell, not a windbreaker.
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Insulated puffy (down or synthetic)
Lows around 36°F. Goes under the shell when the wind picks up.
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Merino base layer top
Wear one, dry one. Cotton stays wet all week here.
Fleece or midlayer
The layer you'll wear more than any other.
Warm hat (beanie)
Lows of 36°F mean exposed skin loses heat fast on the walk to the metro.
Gloves
Wind at 21 km/h cuts through fabric and makes fingers numb without a barrier.
DEET or picaridin repellent
UV index of 1.2 is low, but winter sun reflects off wet pavement.
Travel first aid kit
Slips on wet cobblestones happen fast in a city with 86% humidity.
Before you go
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Recommended
10 items
Merino base layer bottoms
Neck gaiter / buff
Thermal socks
Permethrin-treated clothing spray
Reusable water bottle
Multi-port USB-C charger (GaN)