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When is the best time to go to Paris

Weather guide on when is the best time to go to Paris.
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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.
Best time to visit might be different depending on what you are looking for:
  • The best time for a sunbathing holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures go up to +25°C in August and it’s almost 14 sunny days on average.
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - September.
  • If you want to avoid rain 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:

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

In January, February, October, November, December the weather is OK. Expect around 35 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 64 mm in October.

Climate in Paris

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Paris for each month:
janfebmaraprmajjunjulaugsepoktnovdec
Maximum Temperature
+16°C+21°C+25°C+28°C+32°C+37°C+42°C+40°C+34°C+29°C+21°C+17°C
Maximum Average Temperature
+7°C+8°C+12°C+15°C+19°C+22°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
Humidity, %
837973676968656772808485
Rain, mm
504753527367605551645560
Snow, mm
9640000000112
Average wind speed, m/s
333333333333
Sunny Days
468111010131411854
Cloud Days
191516121213121113161818
Rainy Days
767797666778
Snowy Days
110000000001

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 65%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Paris during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is August with approximately 14 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 55 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is May with approximately 9 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 1 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 going up to +25°C.

What is the coldest month 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 47 mm of rain.

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 47 mm of rain.

Other cities in France

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Weather in Paris

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve analyzed the typical weather in Paris, based on historical hourly weather data and a model taken from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

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