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Climate in Paris (Ile de France), France

The graphs below show the monthly weather averages over the year.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year.

Monthly precipitation

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, snow, hail etc.

Weather Forecasts for Paris

Mon   Apr 29
19°C | 7°C
S 14 km/h
0.2 mm
broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

Tue   Apr 30
18°C | 12°C
S 18 km/h
1.9 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

Wed   May 01
18°C | 12°C
SW 11 km/h
7.8 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

The best time of year to visit Paris in France

The average weather in Paris is temperate year-round. Only during July and August the average temperatures run high and are the worst for crowds. Parisians desert their city, leaving it to the tourists.

The best time to visit Paris would be in spring (April-June) or fall (September-November), when things are easier to come by. It can be a bit busy during this period so it is recommended to book a place to stay in advance.

During the months of May, June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:

  • Which is the warmest month in Paris?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Paris?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Paris?
    December tops the wettest month list with 77 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Paris?
    September is the driest month with 52 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Paris?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 224 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.