Weather in Disneyland Paris in January
January is winter in France, and therefore the weather isn't as welcoming as the rest of the year . January is the coldest month of the year in this area, and sees very little sunshine.
The average daily temperature in Disneyland Paris in January is 3°C, which is the annual minimum average temperature. December and February are both one degree warmer.
In the afternoon, the mercury doesn't rise above 6°C very often this is the average daytime high temperature. At night, temperatures drop to an average of 1°C.
Frost is not uncommon this time of year. Both the average highs and lows increase by only one degree in the course of the month. Historically, January 5 is the coldest day of the year.
January is also one of the darkest moths of the whole year. Only December has shorter days than January. However, the length of the days increases slightly in the course of the month. January 1 has 8.20 hours of daylight, while January 31 has 9.22 daylight hours.
In terms of cloud cover as well, January is the second cloudiest month of the year, again after December. Cloud cover ranges around 88%, which means that the January skies are mostly cloudy.
This percentage doesn't change much in the course of the month. Short days and much cloud cover are the two reasons that the average day in January only has 2 hours of sunshine. This is the lowest number of sunshine hours per day, a number that's shared with November and December.
Rainfall is fairly constant all-year round in Paris, but in terms of total precipitation, January is the fourth wettest month. 56mm of rainfall is spread out over no less than 17 days of rainfallhis is the highest number of rainy days of any month in the year.
The chance that precipitation occurs is also almost as high as it ever gets. On average, a day in January has a 62% chance of receiving some kind of precipitation, the second highest chance of the year. Precipitation is only likelier in December.
The most common type of precipitation in January is moderate rain, which is observed on 60% of the days with rainfall. Moderate snow is second most likely, happening on 12% of the days with precipitation. Light rain and drizzle are next, respectively occurring on 11% and 10% of the rainy days.
So, be prepared, check the weather forecast and consider taking a waterproof jacket, which will come in handy with the water rides anyway! Whilst the weather may not be at its best in January, the benefit of this is that it is the slow season in Disneyland, and thus you may be able to bag a bargain if you go at this time of the year.
On top of that, with the majority of children in school at this time of the year, you're much less likely to see big crowds for the rides if you visit the park in January.
Disneyland Hotel
The flagship hotel of Disneyland Paris is the appropriately named Disneyland Hotel.
This pink-and-red-coloured hotel is inspired by Victorian architecture and lies a quick walk from the park's main entrance gates.
This is a 5-star accommodation, delivering only the best service and quality you can expect from a Disney hotel. Without question the best located hotel in the area, the Disneyland Hotel has plenty of amenities, including free Wi-Fi, a special kids' menu, room service, two restaurants and a bar, a pool, a wellness centre, a Minnie Club playroom, a Disney Hotel FASTPASS, and a V.I.P. FASTPASS for suites and castle club members.
This hotel has been voted as one of the best family hotels in France.
Annette's Diner
When staying at Disneyland Paris, you might want to start a day of fairytale fun with a filling breakfast. Annette's Diner is the place to do just that. Annette's signature American breakfast includes two pancakes with maple syrup, two eggs of your choice, toast, bacon, sausage, baked beans and a hot drink. That will certainly keep you going for a while! Annette's also serves lunches and dinners.
Lucky Nugget Saloon
The Lucky Nugget Saloon in Frontierland is one of the most atmospheric places to eat in the park. This is a stunning eating establishment, made up of a gorgeous wooden interior, ornate lamps, chandeliers and an impressive mural.
5 Lands in Disney Paris
As well as all the rides on offer, Disneyland Paris is a huge resort that offers its visitors shopping and sports facilities, as well as a wide range of hotels and restaurants to take advantage of. Disneyland Park is divided into five different lands, all featuring specifically themed attractions and rides.
MaIn Street USA
Main Street, U.S.A., takes you to a typical town in the States. This is where you can see a railroad station, arcades, diners, bake shops and classic American-style restaurants on a realistic-looking Main Street.
Frontierland
Frontierland represents the American Wild West and is home to rides and attractions such as Big Thunder Mountain, Pocahontas Indian Village, Thunder Mesa Riverboat Landing and Legends of the Wild West. This is also where you find Western-themed eating venuesxamples are the Silver Spur Steakhouse, the Lucky Nugget Saloon and Cowboy Cookout Barbecue.
Advenureland
Adventureland is the most exotic land in the park. There, attractions include the Pirates of the Caribbean, La Plage des Pirates, Indiana Jones et le Temple du Péril and Adventure Isle.
Fantasyland
Fantasyland is aimed at Disney's fairytale movies and characters. This is where you can find rides and attractions such as Dumbo the Flying Elephant, Peter Pan's Flight, Alice's Curious Labyrinth, La Tanière du Dragon and, the most famous of them all, the iconic pink and blue Sleeping Beauty Castle.
Futuristic Land
The fifth and last land is Discoveryland, which is the most 'futuristic' land. Highlights are Space Mountain: Mission 2, the Videopolis Theatre, Buzz Lightyear Lazer Blast and Orbitron.
