Paris in September: weather, rain (32%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Paris weather in September

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

13°C – 22°C

🌧 Rainy days

32% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.1h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Autumn

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.6/10

📅 📅 Best month

July (8.3/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Paris in September?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 22°C.

❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.

🌧 Rain : ███░░░░░░░ 32%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 22°C

☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 10.1h/d

Our take: September in Paris strikes that sweet spot—pleasantly mild with temperatures between 13–22°C, perfect for wandering without heavy jackets. You'll get solid sunshine at over 10 hours daily, though rain pops up about a third of the time, so pack layers and an umbrella. It's ideal if you love exploring on foot without summer crowds or winter chill.

By trip type

Paris in September by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season

Local context

What to expect in September

🎯 Heritage Days (3rd weekend Sep) — free access to normally closed venues Autumn in Paris is often underrated: 22°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 32% 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.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	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 ◀ 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 September, Paris averages 22°C, 32% rainy days and 10.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.6/10. See methodology →

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