Winter
Dec → Feb8 to 10°
nights 2 to 4°
- 11 rainy days · 58 mm
When is the best time to visit Versailles?
- Jan8°not recommended
- Feb10°not recommended
- Mar13°fair
- Apr16°recommended
- May20°recommended
- Jun24°recommended
- Jul26°fair
- Aug26°fair
- Sep22°recommended
- Oct17°recommended
- Nov12°fair
- Dec9°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Versailles, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8° | 2° | 61 mm | 12 d | |
| February | 10° | 3° | 47 mm | 10 d | |
| March | 13° | 4° | 61 mm | 12 d | |
| April | 16° | 5° | 47 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| May | 20° | 9° | 74 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| June | 24° | 12° | 59 mm | 8 d | ✓ |
| July | 26° | 14° | 39 mm | 6 d | |
| August | 26° | 14° | 51 mm | 7 d | |
| September | 22° | 11° | 63 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| October | 17° | 9° | 67 mm | 12 d | ✓ |
| November | 12° | 5° | 58 mm | 12 d | |
| December | 9° | 4° | 67 mm | 12 d |
The four seasons in Versailles, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Versailles) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May13 to 20°
nights 4 to 9°
- 10 rainy days · 61 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug24 to 26°
nights 12 to 14°
- 7 rainy days · 50 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov12 to 22°
nights 5 to 11°
- 11 rainy days · 63 mm
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 Versailles, 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 7h52.
8h41Jan
10h06Feb
11h44Mar
13h38Apr
15h15May
16h09Jun
15h46Jul
14h21Aug
12h30Sep
10h41Oct
9h05Nov
8h16Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Versailles" (48.80°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Versailles, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long days |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
Sightseeing & walks: good conditions all twelve months.
- Long days: May, June, July, August
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended8°2° at night
- 61 mm · 12 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended10°3° at night
- 47 mm · 10 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Fair13°4° at night
- 61 mm · 12 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Recommended16°5° at night
- 47 mm · 8 d
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended20°9° at night
- 74 mm · 10 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended24°12° at night
- 59 mm · 8 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair26°14° at night
- 39 mm · 6 d
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair26°14° at night
- 51 mm · 7 d
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended22°11° at night
- 63 mm · 10 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended17°9° at night
- 67 mm · 12 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair12°5° at night
- 58 mm · 12 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended9°4° at night
- 67 mm · 12 d
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 (61 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 10 °C at best, 3 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (47 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 13 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (61 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 16 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (47 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
May. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C early in the morning. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (74 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
June. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (59 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
July. 26 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C at night. Rain stays light: 39 mm over 6 days. Busy season, without the crush.
August. 26 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C at night. Rain stays light: 51 mm over 7 days. Busy season, without the crush.
September. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (63 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
October. Cool: 17 °C at best, 9 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (67 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 12 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (58 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 9 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (67 mm). 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 Versailles?
April to June and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 16 to 24 °C, with 10 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Versailles).
Which month should you avoid in Versailles?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 67 mm over 12 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Versailles).
What is the hottest month in Versailles?
July, with 26 °C on average in the afternoon and 14 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Versailles).
What is the coldest month in Versailles?
January, with 8 °C at best during the day and 2 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Versailles).
What is the driest month in Versailles?
July: 39 mm over 6 days of rain, against 74 mm in May, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in Versailles?
The gap between day and night reaches 12 °C in June: 24 °C in the afternoon, 12 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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