Best Time to Visit Paris
Best time: Jul, Jun, Aug, Sep.
Aug is warmest (24.3°C high); Dec is rainiest (68 mm).
Paris weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | 1.8 | 52 | 3.9 |
| Feb | 8.2 | 1.6 | 48 | 5.5 |
| Mar | 11.8 | 3.5 | 51 | 7.3 |
| Apr | 15.1 | 5.8 | 50 | 9.6 |
| May | 18.5 | 9.5 | 65 | 10.5 |
| Jun | 21.8 | 12.7 | 58 | 11.3 |
| Jul | 24.1 | 14.9 | 54 | 11.2 |
| Aug | 24.3 | 14.7 | 57 | 10.7 |
| Sep | 20.6 | 11.9 | 47 | 8.6 |
| Oct | 16 | 9 | 61 | 6.4 |
| Nov | 10.6 | 5.1 | 59 | 4.6 |
| Dec | 7.4 | 2.4 | 68 | 3.7 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: JulJunAugSep
Beaches: JulAugJunSep
Hiking: JulAprJunSep
Sightseeing: JulJunAugSep
Paris quick facts
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- French
- Plug / voltage
- C & E · 230 V
- Dialing code
- +33
What to pack
Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec): warm layers and a coat.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Paris?
Jul, Jun, Aug, Sep.
What is the rainiest month?
Dec, about 68 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Aug, with average highs of 24.3°C.
Where to stay
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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