Paris in August: weather, rain (31%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Paris weather in August

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

59°F – 77°F

🌧 Rainy days

31% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.8h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Summer

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.2/10

📅 📅 Best month

July (8.3/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Paris in August?

✅ 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 : ██████░░░░ 77°F

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.8h/d

Our take: August in Paris offers genuinely delightful weather—warm days averaging 20°C with cool evenings perfect for strolling along the Seine. You'll get solid sunshine and only occasional rain, though locals often escape the city then. It's ideal if you enjoy mild temperatures without summer intensity, and don't mind potential afternoon showers.

By trip type

Paris in August by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in August

Summer in Paris brings pleasant temperatures (25°F) and long sunny days (11.8h 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.

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Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
🌦️ January	36°F	45°F	41%	0.1in	2.6h	2.5/10
🌦️ February	37°F	50°F	39%	0.1in	5.1h	4.1/10
🌦️ March	39°F	54°F	42%	0.1in	8.0h	4.7/10
⛅ April	43°F	59°F	34%	0.1in	11.4h	7.0/10
🌤️ May	50°F	66°F	41%	0.1in	11.9h	7.2/10
🌤️ June	57°F	73°F	40%	0.1in	13.0h	7.9/10
🌤️ July	59°F	77°F	31%	0.1in	12.8h	8.3/10
🌤️ August	59°F	77°F	31%	0.1in	11.8h	8.2/10
🌤️ September	55°F	72°F	32%	0.1in	10.1h	7.6/10
🌦️ October	50°F	61°F	40%	0.1in	7.0h	6.0/10
🌦️ November	43°F	52°F	43%	0.1in	4.7h	4.1/10
🌦️ December	37°F	48°F	42%	0.1in	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 August, Paris averages 77°F, 31% rainy days and 11.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.2/10. See methodology →

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