Paris vs New York

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Paris edges ahead as the better destination in August. Paris offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while New York sees 11 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.

Paris sits in the comfortable travel range at 24°C. New York is also comfortable at 28°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Paris is the stronger choice in August.

Paris reaches an average high of 24°C (75°F) and drops to 15°C (59°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

New York averages 28°C (82°F) for the high and 20°C (68°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The 4°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in August.

Paris receives approximately 57 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during August. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

New York sees 105 mm over 11 rain days. That makes Paris the drier option by 2 rain days and 48 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.