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

Month summary

Paris weather in July

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

59°F – 77°F

🌧 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)

Quick decision

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 : ██████░░░░ 77°F

☀️ 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.

By trip type

Paris in July by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in July

Summer in Paris brings pleasant temperatures (25°F) 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.

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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 July, Paris averages 77°F, 31% rainy days and 12.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.3/10. See methodology →

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