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When is the best time to go to Paris

When is the best time to go to Paris, depending on the weather and climate.
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When is the best time to visit Paris?

In general the best time to visit Paris is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
  • The best time for a sunbathing holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +25°C in August and it has 10 sunny days on average.
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - September.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Paris in different months

This is the average weather in Paris for each month based on historic data:

April, May, June, July, August, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +25°C during July.

In January, February, March, October, November the weather is average. Expect around 75 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 64 mm in October.

December bring not the best weather. December is the coldest month with the temperature going down to +3°C.

Climate in Paris

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Paris for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+16°C+21°C+25°C+28°C+32°C+37°C+42°C+40°C+35°C+29°C+21°C+17°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+7°C+8°C+12°C+15°C+19°C+23°C+25°C+25°C+21°C+16°C+11°C+8°C
Minimum Temperature
-17°C-12°C-7°C-3°C0°C+4°C+7°C+7°C+4°C-1°C-8°C-10°C
Avg. water temperature
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Humidity, %
847974686969666773818585
Rain, mm
504454537367625551645660
Snow, mm
9640000000112
Average wind speed, m/s
444433333334
Sunny Days
357988101010643
Cloud Days
119754544671010
Rainy Days
151216151514131313171515
Snowy Days
221000000002

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Paris during the whole year:
The hottest month in Paris is August with average maximum temperature going up to +25°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +2°C.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Paris looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Paris is December with average humidity going up to 85%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 66%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Paris during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 10 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 62 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is May with approximately 15 rainy days and 73 mm of total precipitation.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm. in Paris during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is December with approximately 2 snowy days.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Paris:

What is the hottest month in Paris?

The hottest month in Paris is August with average maximum temperature of +25°C.

What is the coldest month in Paris?

The coldest month in Paris is January with minimum temperatures of +2°C.

Is Paris worth visiting in winter?

Winter in Paris could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.

When does it rain the least in Paris?

if you're looking to visit Paris when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for May, June, October. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 44 mm of rain.

Other cities in France

Check out the weather for other cities in France.

Monthly weather in Paris

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Paris, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.