Best Time to Visit
🇫🇷 Paris, France · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
7°
2°
Fair
Feb
8°
1°
Good
Mar
12°
3°
Good
Apr
15°
6°
Great
May
19°
9°
Great
Jun
22°
13°
Great
Jul
24°
15°
Great
Aug
24°
15°
Great
Sep
21°
12°
Great
Oct
16°
9°
Good
Nov
11°
5°
Good
Dec
7°
2°
Fair
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C | 2°C | 12 | 4h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| February | 8°C | 1°C | 10 | 6h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| March | 12°C | 3°C | 11 | 7h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| AprilRecommended | 15°C | 6°C | 11 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 19°C | 9°C | 11 | 10h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 22°C | 13°C | 10 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 24°C | 15°C | 10 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 24°C | 15°C | 9 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 21°C | 12°C | 8 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| October | 16°C | 9°C | 11 | 6h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| November | 11°C | 5°C | 11 | 5h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| December | 7°C | 2°C | 12 | 4h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 15°C high, 6°C low
Mild conditions at 15°C (59°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 6°C (43°F).
Avg: 23°C high, 14°C low
Comfortable warmth at 23°C (73°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 14°C (57°F).
Avg: 16°C high, 9°C low
Mild conditions at 16°C (61°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 9°C (48°F).
Avg: 7°C high, 2°C low
Cool to cold at 7°C (45°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 2°C (36°F).
The least favorable time to visit Paris is January and December. During this period, you can expect cold weather, frequent rain.
January
Challenges: cold weather, frequent rain
December
Challenges: cold weather, frequent rain
February
Challenges: cold weather
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Paris during the best travel months (September, April, May), when temperatures range from 9°C to 18°C:
Paris has a temperate oceanic climate (Koppen classification: Cfb). The warmest month is August with highs of 24°C, while the coldest month is December at just 7°C. Annual rainfall averages 670mm across approximately 126 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 7 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 16 | 11 | 7 |
| Low °C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Rain Days | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
| Rain mm | 52 | 48 | 51 | 50 | 65 | 58 | 54 | 57 | 47 | 61 | 59 | 68 |
| Sun h/day | 4 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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