Best time to visit Paris
Paris has its best weather in June and September. Peak season is June and July. For good weather with fewer crowds, aim for September.
Paris weather by month
Average daily high and low, rainy days (1 mm or more) and hours of sunshine per day, 2015 to 2024.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rain days | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F | 35°F | 2.5 in | 13 | 3.5 h |
| February | 49°F | 37°F | 2.1 in | 12 | 5.3 h |
| March | 54°F | 39°F | 2.8 in | 13 | 7.1 h |
| April | 60°F | 42°F | 2 in | 10 | 10 h |
| May | 66°F | 49°F | 3 in | 13 | 10.8 h |
| June | 74°F | 56°F | 2.7 in | 12 | 11.7 h |
| July | 78°F | 60°F | 1.8 in | 9 | 11.7 h |
| August | 78°F | 60°F | 2.6 in | 10 | 10.8 h |
| September | 71°F | 55°F | 2.4 in | 9 | 9 h |
| October | 63°F | 49°F | 2.8 in | 12 | 6.5 h |
| November | 52°F | 42°F | 2.5 in | 12 | 4.7 h |
| December | 48°F | 38°F | 3 in | 13 | 3.5 h |
Paris month by month
Paris in January
Highs around 45°F, lows near 35°F. About 13 rainy days and 3.5 h of sunshine a day.
Hardest monthParis in February
Highs around 49°F, lows near 37°F. About 12 rainy days and 5.3 h of sunshine a day.
Mixed weatherParis in March
Highs around 54°F, lows near 39°F. About 13 rainy days and 7.1 h of sunshine a day.
Mixed weatherParis in April
Highs around 60°F, lows near 42°F. About 10 rainy days and 10 h of sunshine a day.
Good weatherParis in May
Highs around 66°F, lows near 49°F. About 13 rainy days and 10.8 h of sunshine a day.
Good weatherParis in June
Highs around 74°F, lows near 56°F. About 12 rainy days and 11.7 h of sunshine a day.
Fête de la Musique
Best weatherPeak seasonParis in July
Highs around 78°F, lows near 60°F. About 9 rainy days and 11.7 h of sunshine a day.
Seine swimming · Heatwaves
Good weatherPeak seasonParis in August
Highs around 78°F, lows near 60°F. About 10 rainy days and 10.8 h of sunshine a day.
Seine swimming · Heatwaves
Good weatherParis in September
Highs around 71°F, lows near 55°F. About 9 rainy days and 9 h of sunshine a day.
European Heritage Days
Best weatherParis in October
Highs around 63°F, lows near 49°F. About 12 rainy days and 6.5 h of sunshine a day.
Good weatherParis in November
Highs around 52°F, lows near 42°F. About 12 rainy days and 4.7 h of sunshine a day.
Mixed weatherParis in December
Highs around 48°F, lows near 38°F. About 13 rainy days and 3.5 h of sunshine a day.
Hardest month
Seasons and events
- Jun
Fête de la Musique
On 21 June, amateur and professional musicians play in the streets, mostly from evening into the night. All events are free.
Source: French Ministry of Culture - Jul and Aug
Seine swimming
Free, supervised swimming sites open in the Seine (Bercy, Bras Marie, Grenelle) and at the Bassin de la Villette from early July to the end of August.
Source: Ville de Paris - Jul and Aug
HeatwavesWeather risk
Heatwaves hit mainland France mainly between early July and mid-August, though they can occur outside that window.
Source: Météo-France - Sep
European Heritage Days
On the third weekend of September, monuments and sites that are usually closed open to the public. Entry is generally free at public monuments.
Source: French Ministry of Culture
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Questions about visiting Paris
September scores highest for weather in Paris, with highs around 71°F and about 9 rainy days. The best stretch of the year is June and September.
May is the wettest month in Paris, with about 3 in of rain over 13 days. July is the driest, with about 1.8 in.
Peak season is June and July, according to Insee. For good weather with fewer crowds, aim for September.
July is the warmest month in Paris, with average highs of 78°F. January is the coolest, at 45°F.
Climate figures are monthly averages of daily ERA5 reanalysis data for 2015 to 2024, retrieved from Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0). The verdict scores each month on temperature, humidity, rain and daylight, and marks months with typhoons, hurricanes or monsoon rain down.
