Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for July
| Metric | London | Paris | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 22°C (72°F) | 24°C (75°F)▲ | Paris |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 13°C (55°F) | 15°C (59°F)▲ | Paris |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 11 days | 10 days▲ | Paris |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 55 mm | 54 mm▲ | Paris |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 11h/day | 11h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 10 | 10 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 18 km/h | 17 km/h▲ | Paris |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Paris edges ahead as the better destination in July. Paris offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 10 rain days, while London sees 11 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.
London sits in the comfortable travel range at 22°C. Paris is also comfortable at 24°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Paris is the stronger choice in July.
London reaches an average high of 22°C (72°F) and drops to 13°C (55°F) at night during July. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Paris averages 24°C (75°F) for the high and 15°C (59°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in July.
London receives approximately 55 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during July. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Paris sees 54 mm over 10 rain days. That makes Paris the drier option by 1 rain day and 1 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 22°C, lows of 13°C, 11 rain days
Highs of 24°C, lows of 15°C, 10 rain days
Pack for both: light layers, a light jacket for evenings, sunscreen, waterproof jacket, compact umbrella, waterproof shoes. These items are useful in either destination during July.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. July is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | London | Paris | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 7°C | 11d | 7°C | 12d |
| Feb | 8°C | 10d | 8°C | 10d |
| Mar | 10°C | 10d | 12°C | 11d |
| Apr | 14°C | 11d | 15°C | 11d |
| May | 17°C | 10d | 19°C | 11d |
| Jun | 20°C | 10d | 22°C | 10d |
| Jul | 22°C | 11d | 24°C | 10d |
| Aug | 21°C | 10d | 24°C | 9d |
| Sep | 19°C | 9d | 21°C | 8d |
| Oct | 15°C | 11d | 16°C | 11d |
| Nov | 10°C | 11d | 11°C | 11d |
| Dec | 8°C | 11d | 7°C | 12d |
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