Best Time to Visit Versailles
Best time: Aug, Jun, Jul, Sep.
Aug is warmest (23.7°C high); May is rainiest (63 mm).
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Versailles weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs | Daylight hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.1 | 1.2 | 54 | 1.4 | 8.5 |
| Feb | 7.2 | 1.2 | 48 | 2.6 | 9.9 |
| Mar | 10.9 | 3.5 | 50 | 4.6 | 11.6 |
| Apr | 13.8 | 5.2 | 52 | 6.9 | 13.5 |
| May | 18 | 9 | 63 | 8.3 | 15 |
| Jun | 20.9 | 11.7 | 54 | 8.9 | 15.9 |
| Jul | 23.6 | 13.9 | 59 | 8.8 | 15.6 |
| Aug | 23.7 | 13.9 | 43 | 7.7 | 14.2 |
| Sep | 19.7 | 11 | 55 | 5.7 | 12.3 |
| Oct | 14.8 | 7.9 | 59 | 3.4 | 10.5 |
| Nov | 9.6 | 4 | 54 | 1.7 | 8.9 |
| Dec | 7.1 | 2.3 | 60 | 1.2 | 8.1 |
Daylight ranges from 8.1 hours in Dec to 15.9 hours in Jun.
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: AugJunJulSep
Beaches: AugJulJun
Hiking: AugJunJulApr
Sightseeing: AugJunJulMay
Versailles quick facts
- Population
- 85,416
- Elevation
- 140 m
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- French
- Plug / voltage
- C, E · 230 V
- Dialing code
- +33
- Nearest airport
- ORY · 18 km
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 Versailles?
Aug, Jun, Jul, Sep.
What is the rainiest month?
May, about 63 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Aug, with average highs of 23.7°C.
Where to stay
See Versailles hotels · Book Versailles tours & activities
Getting there
Fly into Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 18 km from Versailles. Search flights · Trains & buses · Rent a car
Nearby destinations
Rouen — 104 km, 1.7 hr drive · Reims — 147 km, 2.4 hr drive · Dijon — 271 km, 4.4 hr drive · Gent — 274 km, 4.5 hr drive
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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