Capital city in Île-de-France, France
Paris weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Paris
Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct are mild and bright. July–August is hot and crowded, though many locals leave; Dec is cold and grey but festive.
Paris weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan6°54 mm
- Feb8°50 mm
- Mar12°52 mm
- Apr16°39 mm
- May20°64 mm
- Jun23°60 mm
- Jul25°55 mm
- Aug25°59 mm
- Sep22°42 mm
- Oct16°57 mm
- Nov11°61 mm
- Dec7°69 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C43°F | 0°C33°F | 54 mm | 92% | Cold |
| February | 8°C46°F | 0°C32°F | 50 mm | 87% | Cold |
| March | 12°C53°F | 2°C36°F | 52 mm | 82% | Cool |
| April | 16°C61°F | 5°C41°F | 39 mm | 77% | Cool |
| May | 20°C67°F | 9°C48°F | 64 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
| June | 23°C74°F | 12°C54°F | 60 mm | 75% | Pleasant |
| July | 25°C78°F | 14°C57°F | 55 mm | 72% | Pleasant |
| August | 25°C77°F | 14°C56°F | 59 mm | 72% | Pleasant |
| September | 22°C71°F | 10°C51°F | 42 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
| October | 16°C62°F | 7°C45°F | 57 mm | 84% | Cool |
| November | 11°C51°F | 4°C39°F | 61 mm | 91% | Cold |
| December | 7°C44°F | 1°C34°F | 69 mm | 93% | Cold |
Best months across France
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Nice | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Provence | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| French Riviera | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Lyon | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (28°C) |
| Marseille | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Bordeaux | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Cannes | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Strasbourg | May–Jun, Sep–Oct, Dec | Jul (27°C) |
| Chamonix | Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar | Jul (22°C) |
| Annecy | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (26°C) |
| Corsica | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (30°C) |
| Aix-en-Provence | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Toulouse | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Loire Valley | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (27°C) |
| Normandy | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Montpellier | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Avignon | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Biarritz | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
| Colmar | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (27°C) |
| Saint-Tropez | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (30°C) |
| Antibes | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Nantes | May–Sep | Jul (25°C) |
| Lille | May–Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Carcassonne | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
| Brittany | Jun–Sep | Jul (24°C) |
| Dordogne | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Paris?
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct are mild and bright. July–August is hot and crowded, though many locals leave; Dec is cold and grey but festive.
When is the rainy season in Paris?
Rain peaks in December with about 69 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Paris?
July, with average highs of 25°C (78°F).
How cold does Paris get?
The coolest nights are in February, averaging 0°C (32°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.