Best time to visit Paris
The best months to visit Paris are June, August and September, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
June, August and September score best for Paris weather:
- June24° / 13°CJune has long days and Fete de la Musique on 21 June; book Eiffel Tower evenings before sunset slots fill.
- August26° / 14°CAugust is warm with many locals away; confirm restaurant hours in the Marais and Saint-Germain before crossing town.
- September22° / 11°CSeptember is a strong museum-and-walking month as Paris returns from holidays and hotel demand climbs again.
By TripSapien · Updated August 24, 2026
Paris weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8° | 2° | 50 | 10 | 9h |
| February | 9° | 2° | 40 | 9 | 10h |
| March | 13° | 4° | 50 | 10 | 12h |
| April | 17° | 6° | 50 | 9 | 14h |
| May | 20° | 10° | 65 | 10 | 15h |
| JuneBest weather | 24° | 13° | 50 | 9 | 16h |
| July | 26° | 15° | 60 | 8 | 16h |
| AugustBest weather | 26° | 14° | 55 | 7 | 14h |
| SeptemberBest weather | 22° | 11° | 50 | 8 | 12h |
| October | 17° | 8° | 60 | 9 | 11h |
| November | 11° | 5° | 50 | 10 | 9h |
| December | 8° | 2° | 60 | 11 | 8h |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Paris month by month
January
Paris in January: 7.6°C high, 1.7°C low, 50mm rain over 10 days, 8.5h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Maison & Object · Chinese New Year
February
Paris in February: 8.8°C high, 1.6°C low, 40mm rain over 9 days, 9.9h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Chinese New Year · Six Nations Rugby Tournament · International Agricultural Show
March
Paris in March: 12.8°C high, 3.8°C low, 50mm rain over 10 days, 11.6h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Spring Fashion Week
April
Paris in April: 16.6°C high, 6°C low, 50mm rain over 9 days, 13.5h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
May
Paris in May: 20.3°C high, 9.6°C low, 65mm rain over 10 days, 15.1h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
JuneBest weather
Paris in June: 23.7°C high, 12.8°C low, 50mm rain over 9 days, 15.9h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Fête de la Musique · Gay Pride
July
Paris in July: 26.3°C high, 14.7°C low, 60mm rain over 8 days, 15.6h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Bastille Day · le Tour de France
AugustBest weather
Paris in August: 26.1°C high, 14.4°C low, 55mm rain over 7 days, 14.2h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
SeptemberBest weather
Paris in September: 21.8°C high, 11.2°C low, 50mm rain over 8 days, 12.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
October
Paris in October: 16.7°C high, 8.2°C low, 60mm rain over 9 days, 10.5h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Nuit Blanche
November
Paris in November: 11.2°C high, 4.6°C low, 50mm rain over 10 days, 8.9h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Le Beaujolais Nouveau
December
Paris in December: 8.1°C high, 2.2°C low, 60mm rain over 11 days, 8.1h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Le Beaujolais Nouveau
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