Paris weather

Located in the north of France, Paris experiences warm summers and cold winters, and rainfall can be expected all year round.

Paris weather averages and climate

Average daily max (°C)

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
6.8	8.1	12.1	15.6	19.3	22.6	24.6	24.8	20.8	16.1	10.2	6.8	15.7

Average daily min (°C)

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
2.5	2.8	5.1	6.8	10.5	13.3	15.5	15.4	12.5	9.2	5.3	3.6	8.5

Average relative humidity (%)

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
84	80	73	68	69	68	66	67	72	79	86	86	75

Average rainfall (mm)

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
56	46	47	55	66	59	73	60	52	67	56	75	712

Average daily sunshine (hrs)

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
2	3	5	6	7	8	8	7	6	4	3	2	5.1

Average wind speed (mph)

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
11.5	10.8	10.6	10.2	9.8	9.0	8.9	8.5	9.1	9.9	9.9	11.2	10.0

Average days of snow falling

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
2.6	4.1	1.6	0.4	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.2	2.9	12.8

When is the best time to visit Paris?

The best time to visit Paris is in the summer; daytime temperatures are comfortably warm and relatively warm nights are ideal for enjoying the café culture. While you can expect some rainfall in summer, the long hours of sunshine and comfortable temperatures make for perfect sight-seeing weather. Compared to London, Paris experiences warmer summers, but slightly colder winters.

Spring

As Paris enters the spring, the temperature begins to rise to around 15 °C making it comfortable but potentially still on the chilly side at times.

The weather in spring can be a little windier than the rest of the year. The chance of rain is also higher than average with rainfall in March standing at 47 mm and rising substantially to 66 mm in May.

You can expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day in March and 6 hours in April.

Summer

Paris boasts comfortably warm summers and balmy evenings with temperatures around 22 °C but peaking in August at an average high of 24.8 °C.

The likelihood of rain is still fairly high, even in July when the average monthly rainfall expected is 73 mm.

If you're visiting Paris in the summer, you can expect to enjoy around 8 hours of daily sunshine and the windspeed is at its lowest for the year.

Autumn

The temperatures in Paris in September is around 20 °C, and the likelihood of rain decreases meaning September is still a good time to visit for sightseers.

By November however, Paris will see the temperature drop down to an average of 10 °C and a day of snow isn’t to be ruled out. October is one of the wettest months, so an umbrella is advisable as Paris can expect an average of 67 mm of rain.

Winter

By December, the average daily sunshine drops to as little as 2 hours and Paris can expect as much as 3 days of snow.

Throughout the winter months, the temperature is Paris ranges between 6 °C and 8 °C, meaning it is fairly mild, but as the wind also picks up around this time it may feel much colder at times. Like the UK, Paris will see a fair amount of rain throughout the winter months.

Paris tourist information

The City of Love has an endless run of sights and activities to fill a traveller's time. Whether it is for a long weekend or a relaxing city break, the enchanting Parisian culture makes tourists want to stay just that little bit longer.

The city of Paris was the largest in the Western world until the turn of the 18th century. Despite settlements dating back to 4500B.C, the French capital's history is most noteworthy for the French Revolution. The siege of the Bastille Fortress in 1789 started the revolution, after Parisians became appalled by the pressure from the King on the new assembly. July of 1789 saw the first mayor being elected, and gave way to the now iconic tricolour flag of red & blue (for Paris) and white (for the King).

It has now become one of the world's major cities, with one of the largest GDPs in the world. Built around the River Seine, it is the most populous city in France and acts as the leading tourist destination of the world. The annual Paris Fashion Week has gained it a place in the fashion hierarchy, along with the haute couture tailoring and high end boutiques.

There are of course the iconic landmarks such as the Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame and the Musée du Louvre and of course the world famous Eiffel Tower. The famous landmark is named after engineer Gustave Eiffel whose firm designed and built the construction in 1889 as a temporary exhibit for the World Fair. It has long since stood the test of time and has daily endless queues to get to the top of the tower. Try and head up early evening to catch the sunset and see why the city earned its second nickname of The City of Light.

Representative of the city's nickname, the Pont des Arts pedestrian bridge is becoming a must-do experience while in the city. Couples are known to attach a padlock engraved with their names to the fencing, throwing the key into the River Seine below to signify their eternal love. Nearby is the Musée du Louvre, which gained museum status in 1793. The original Palais du Louvre was developed in the early 12th century as a fortress after Paris became a walled cathedral city.

Just out of the immediate centre is the famous cabaret house Moulin Rouge, which puts on nightly shows, as they have since 1889. Shows are known to sell out months in advance, so plan early for your trip if you want to experience the birth place of the Can-Can. This district - or arrondissement - of Paris is also home to Montmartre, most famous for the Sacré Cœur Basilica, which stands on top of the hill with stunning views over Paris.

Temperatures peak in July and August with an average daily maximum of 25 °C, while the driest months are February and March with average rainfalls of around 46 mm.