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Paris in July: solid, though July remains peak.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 48.85°N 2.35°E
25°CMax temperature
31%Rainy days
12.8hSunshine / day

Paris weather in July

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
15°C – 25°C
🌧 Rainy days
31% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.3/10)

Should you visit Paris in July?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want long sunny days and outdoor activities.

❌ No if: you want to avoid summer crowds — this is peak tourist season.

🌧 Rain : ███░░░░░░░ 31%
🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 25°C
☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.8h/d

Our take: July in Paris is genuinely lovely if you enjoy mild warmth without scorching heat. You'll get plenty of daylight—nearly 13 hours daily—perfect for exploring, though pack a light jacket and umbrella since rain hits about a third of days. It's ideal for travelers who prefer comfortable temperatures and don't mind occasional showers interrupting their sightseeing.

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What to expect in July

🎯 Bastille Day (Jul 14) — Eiffel Tower fireworks and military parade on Champs-Élysées Summer in Paris brings pleasant temperatures (25°C) and long sunny days (12.8h of sunshine). Expect rain on 31% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (8.3/10) remains theoretically better.

All months for Paris

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
🌦️ January2°C7°C41%2.32.6h2.5/10
🌦️ February3°C10°C39%1.95.1h4.1/10
🌦️ March4°C12°C42%2.28.0h4.7/10
⛅ April6°C15°C34%1.711.4h7.0/10
🌤️ May10°C19°C41%2.511.9h7.2/10
🌤️ June14°C23°C40%2.513.0h7.9/10
🌤️ July15°C25°C31%1.912.8h8.3/10
🌤️ August15°C25°C31%2.011.8h8.2/10
🌤️ September13°C22°C32%2.010.1h7.6/10
🌦️ October10°C16°C40%2.37.0h6.0/10
🌦️ November6°C11°C43%2.34.7h4.1/10
🌦️ December3°C9°C42%2.42.7h3.1/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In July, Paris averages 25°C, 31% rainy days and 12.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.3/10. See methodology →

July vs July (best month)

The best month is July (score 8.3/10). Difference:

FAQ — Paris in July

Is July a good time to visit Paris?
July is an excellent time to visit Paris (score 8.3/10). With 25°C, 12.8h of sunshine and 31% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Paris in July?
With 25°C and 12.8h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.

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