Best time to visit Paris: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Paris are Jun, Jul and Aug.
Best months
Jun, Jul and Aug
Peak season
Jun, Jul and Aug
Off season
Jan, Feb and Dec
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
Temp: 2.1°C – 7.3°C
Rain: 88mm
Sunshine: 3.3h/day
Visit score: 2/10
Feb
Temp: 3.5°C – 9.6°C
Rain: 51mm
Sunshine: 4.3h/day
Visit score: 3.1/10
Mar
Temp: 4.9°C – 12.8°C
Rain: 72mm
Sunshine: 7.3h/day
Visit score: 5.4/10
Apr
Temp: 6.9°C – 16°C
Rain: 66mm
Sunshine: 9.6h/day
Visit score: 5.6/10
May
Temp: 10.3°C – 19.6°C
Rain: 89mm
Sunshine: 10.9h/day
Visit score: 6.7/10
Jun
BestTemp: 14.3°C – 24.7°C
Rain: 74mm
Sunshine: 12.4h/day
Visit score: 9.1/10
Jul
BestTemp: 15.5°C – 24.9°C
Rain: 108mm
Sunshine: 11.5h/day
Visit score: 8.2/10
Aug
BestTemp: 15.4°C – 25.2°C
Rain: 92mm
Sunshine: 10.7h/day
Visit score: 8.2/10
Sep
Temp: 13°C – 21.5°C
Rain: 86mm
Sunshine: 8.5h/day
Visit score: 6.7/10
Oct
Temp: 10°C – 17.3°C
Rain: 91mm
Sunshine: 6.4h/day
Visit score: 4.2/10
Nov
Temp: 6.1°C – 11.3°C
Rain: 85mm
Sunshine: 4.3h/day
Visit score: 3.7/10
Dec
Temp: 4.4°C – 8.9°C
Rain: 59mm
Sunshine: 2.9h/day
Visit score: 2.8/10
When to go, and when not to
June, July, and August post the highest average temperatures of the year, reaching highs of 24.7C to 25.2C, along with the most daily sunshine, from 10.7 to 12.4 hours. These conditions correspond to the highest visit scores of the twelve months and make this the busiest stretch for travelers.
The trade-off is that July is also the wettest month among the three, with 108mm of rain, and peak season generally brings larger crowds. Travelers who prefer lower costs and fewer people can look to January, February, and December, though these months bring cooler temperatures and far less sunshine, down to 2.9 hours a day in December.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.