Winter
Dec → Feb8 to 11°
nights 2 to 4°
- 13 rainy days · 70 mm
- 4.1 h of sun
When is the best time to visit Paris?
- Jan8°not recommended
- Feb11°not recommended
- Mar13°fair
- Apr16°recommended
- May19°recommended
- Jun24°recommended
- Jul25°fair
- Aug25°fair
- Sep22°recommended
- Oct17°recommended
- Nov12°fair
- Dec9°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Paris, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8° | 2° | 3.5 h | 63 mm | 12 d | |
| February | 11° | 4° | 5.3 h | 59 mm | 12 d | |
| March | 13° | 4° | 7.1 h | 72 mm | 14 d | |
| April | 16° | 6° | 10 h | 54 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| May | 19° | 10° | 10.8 h | 67 mm | 13 d | ✓ |
| June | 24° | 14° | 11.7 h | 80 mm | 13 d | ✓ |
| July | 25° | 15° | 11.7 h | 60 mm | 9 d | |
| August | 25° | 16° | 10.8 h | 73 mm | 11 d | |
| September | 22° | 13° | 9 h | 76 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| October | 17° | 10° | 6.5 h | 96 mm | 14 d | ✓ |
| November | 12° | 6° | 4.7 h | 54 mm | 11 d | |
| December | 9° | 4° | 3.5 h | 89 mm | 15 d |
The four seasons in Paris, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Eiffel Tower) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May13 to 19°
nights 4 to 10°
- 12 rainy days · 64 mm
- 9.3 h of sun
Summer
Jun → Aug24 to 25°
nights 14 to 16°
- 11 rainy days · 71 mm
- 11.4 h of sun
Autumn
Sep → Nov12 to 22°
nights 6 to 13°
- 12 rainy days · 75 mm
- 6.7 h of sun
Book early for April to June and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Paris, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 16h09 of daylight, in December 8h16, a difference of 7h53.
8h40Jan
10h05Feb
11h44Mar
13h38Apr
15h15May
16h09Jun
15h47Jul
14h21Aug
12h30Sep
10h41Oct
9h04Nov
8h16Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Eiffel Tower" (48.86°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Paris, month by month
What to see and do
EventsRoland-Garros (French Open)May to JuneFête de la MusiqueJuneBastille DayJulyParis PlagesJuly to AugustDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: January, February, April, July, August, September, November
- Long days: May, June, July, August
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Paris, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- May to JuneRoland-Garros (French Open)
The clay-court tennis tournament takes over Porte d'Auteuil for two weeks, from late May to early June.
- JuneFête de la Musique
Free concerts fill streets, courtyards and terraces across the city on the evening of the solstice, often until late into the night.
- JulyBastille Day
The military parade comes down the Champs-Élysées on the morning of 14 July, and the Trocadéro fireworks close the evening.
- July to AugustParis Plages
The banks of the Seine and the Bassin de la Villette fill with deckchairs, sand and free activities all summer.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended8°2° at night
- 63 mm · 12 d
- 3.5 h
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended11°4° at night
- 59 mm · 12 d
- 5.3 h
Low season, lower prices
March
Fair13°4° at night
- 72 mm · 14 d
- 7.1 h
Low season, lower prices
April
Recommended16°6° at night
- 54 mm · 10 d
- 10 h
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended19°10° at night
- 67 mm · 13 d
- 10.8 h
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended24°14° at night
- 80 mm · 13 d
- 11.7 h
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair25°15° at night
- 60 mm · 9 d
- 11.7 h
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair25°16° at night
- 73 mm · 11 d
- 10.8 h
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended22°13° at night
- 76 mm · 10 d
- 9 h
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended17°10° at night
- 96 mm · 14 d
- 6.5 h
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair12°6° at night
- 54 mm · 11 d
- 4.7 h
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended9°4° at night
- 89 mm · 15 d
- 3.5 h
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 8 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (63 mm). Sunshine gets scarcer (3.5 h a day). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 11 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (59 mm). Sunshine gets scarcer (5.3 h a day). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 13 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Frequent rain: 72 mm over 14 days. Expect 7.1 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 16 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (54 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
May. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (67 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10.8 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
June. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C early in the morning. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (80 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 11.7 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
July. 25 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (60 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 11.7 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
August. 25 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (73 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10.8 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
September. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (76 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Cool: 17 °C at best, 10 °C at night. Frequent rain: 96 mm over 14 days. Expect 6.5 h of sunshine a day. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 12 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (54 mm). Sunshine gets scarcer (4.7 h a day). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 9 °C at best, 4 °C at night. A very wet month, 89 mm of rain over 15 days. Sunshine gets scarcer (3.5 h a day). Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Paris?
April to June and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 16 to 24 °C, with 12 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Eiffel Tower).
Which month should you avoid in Paris?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 89 mm over 15 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Eiffel Tower).
What is the hottest month in Paris?
July, with 25 °C on average in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Eiffel Tower).
What is the coldest month in Paris?
January, with 8 °C at best during the day and 2 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Eiffel Tower).
What is the driest month in Paris?
April: 54 mm over 10 days of rain, against 96 mm in October, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Paris?
June, with 11.7 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
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