Paris, France
Best time to visit Paris
The best time to visit Paris is May–September, when typical daytime highs are around 19–25°C and rain is less likely. For the same weather with smaller crowds, aim for May and September: the main sights book up soonest in June–August.
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Paris weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° / 44°F | 1° / 33°F | 50 mm | 2 h |
| February | 8° / 46°F | 1° / 34°F | 45 mm | 3 h |
| March | 12° / 54°F | 3° / 37°F | 50 mm | 5 h |
| April | 15° / 59°F | 6° / 43°F | 50 mm | 6 h |
| MayBest | 19° / 66°F | 9° / 48°F | 60 mm | 7 h |
| JuneBestBusy | 22° / 72°F | 12° / 54°F | 55 mm | 8 h |
| JulyBestBusy | 25° / 76°F | 14° / 57°F | 55 mm | 8 h |
| AugustBestBusy | 25° / 76°F | 14° / 56°F | 50 mm | 7 h |
| SeptemberBest | 21° / 70°F | 11° / 52°F | 55 mm | 6 h |
| October | 16° / 61°F | 8° / 46°F | 60 mm | 4 h |
| November | 11° / 52°F | 4° / 39°F | 55 mm | 3 h |
| December | 8° / 46°F | 2° / 36°F | 50 mm | 2 h |
Typical-year averages, rounded. Actual weather varies from year to year — check the forecast before you go. “Busy” marks the months when the main sights book up soonest.
About Paris
Paris is France's capital, with 2.1 million people in the city and 11 million in the wider region. Founded by the Celtic Parisii, it became the Roman town of Lutetia in the 1st century BC. It has been the country's political and cultural centre for over a thousand years. Its 105 km² are so compact that most sights are walkable.
What to pack for Paris
Pack broken-in walking shoes, since most visitors walk 10 km a day. Summer runs 20-26°C with heatwaves above 35°C, and many older hotels have no air conditioning. Winter is a damp 3-8°C. Cover shoulders in churches such as Notre-Dame and Sacré-Cœur. Parisians dress smartly, so one dark outfit helps. France uses type E plugs at 230 V.
Questions
- When is the best time to visit Paris?
- The best time to visit Paris is May–September, when typical daytime highs are around 19–25°C and rain is less likely. For the same weather with smaller crowds, aim for May and September: the main sights book up soonest in June–August.
- What is the hottest month in Paris?
- July, with typical daytime highs around 25°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Paris?
- May, with around 60 mm of rain in a typical year.
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