Paris, FranceQuick decision
When to visit Paris?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
15°C–25°C in July
🌧 Least rain
31% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
January (41%)
📅 Best score
8.3/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Landmarks & CultureApril-June or September-October — Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Versailles without extreme crowds.
Food & DiningYear-round — bistros, markets, pastries, natural wine.
Parisian SpringApril–May — cherry blossoms at Trocadéro, gardens in bloom, terraces.
Christmas & MarketsDecember — Champs-Élysées lights, Christmas markets, ice rinks.
FamilyJuly–August — Disneyland 40 min away, Tuileries Ferris wheel, museums.
BudgetJanuary–March — hotels often cheaper, museums accessible, private sales.
Monthly climate data
Paris weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 2°C | 7°C | 41% | 2.3 | 2.6h | 2.5/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 3°C | 10°C | 39% | 1.9 | 5.1h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 4°C | 12°C | 42% | 2.2 | 8.0h | 4.7/10 |
| ⛅ April | 6°C | 15°C | 34% | 1.7 | 11.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 10°C | 19°C | 41% | 2.5 | 11.9h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 14°C | 23°C | 40% | 2.5 | 13.0h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 15°C | 25°C | 31% | 1.9 | 12.8h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 15°C | 25°C | 31% | 2.0 | 11.8h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 13°C | 22°C | 32% | 2.0 | 10.1h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 10°C | 16°C | 40% | 2.3 | 7.0h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 6°C | 11°C | 43% | 2.3 | 4.7h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 3°C | 9°C | 42% | 2.4 | 2.7h | 3.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 15°C, 39% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 6.3/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 24°C, 34% rainy days, 12.5h sunshine/day. Score: 8.1/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 16°C, 38% rainy days, 7.3h sunshine/day. Score: 5.9/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 9°C, 41% rainy days, 3.5h sunshine/day. Score: 3.2/10.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
July is ideal with 31% rainy days and 25°C.
January is the wettest month with 41% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 25°C.
In winter, the average score is 3.2/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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