Paris weather by month
2006-2025, 20 years of records · Not a forecast
Paris has an oceanic climate. Winters rarely turn bitter, summers are mostly mild, and rain falls evenly through the year in frequent light spells rather than big downpours. A water-resistant jacket works better than an umbrella. The best stretch runs from late spring to early autumn. In winter the sun sets around five in the afternoon. Some summers bring heatwaves, and many older buildings have no air conditioning, so check before you book. May is full of public holidays, and many neighbourhood shops close in August.
On the record, June to August were the most forgiving months for visiting Paris, judged on warmth and rain together. The wet and dry seasons were distinct: rain days bottomed out in April and July to September (8) and peaked in December (12).
Each month in a line
| January | properly cold | 8° / 3° |
|---|---|---|
| February | cold, frequent rain | 9° / 4° |
| March | crisp and chilly, frequent rain | 13° / 6° |
| April | cool | 16° / 8° |
| May | cool and fresh, frequent rain | 20° / 11° |
| JuneGood | warm | 24° / 14° |
| JulyGood | comfortably warm | 26° / 16° |
| AugustGood | warm, occasional rain | 26° / 16° |
| September | cool and fresh, occasional rain | 22° / 13° |
| October | cool and fresh, frequent rain | 17° / 10° |
| November | chilly, frequent rain | 11° / 6° |
| December | properly cold | 8° / 4° |
The 12 months in numbers
Seasons differ a lot. Highs climbed from 8°C in January to 26°C in August.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Rainfall | Humidity | Clear days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8° | 3° | 10 days | 54mm | 88% | 2 days |
| February | 9° | 4° | 9 days | 45mm | 82% | 4 days |
| March | 13° | 6° | 11 days | 51mm | 76% | 6 days |
| April | 16° | 8° | 8 days | 41mm | 70% | 6 days |
| May | 20° | 11° | 10 days | 71mm | 72% | 4 days |
| June | 24° | 14° | 9 days | 61mm | 71% | 5 days |
| July | 26° | 16° | 8 days | 61mm | 67% | 6 days |
| August | 26° | 16° | 8 days | 57mm | 69% | 5 days |
| September | 22° | 13° | 8 days | 44mm | 75% | 5 days |
| October | 17° | 10° | 10 days | 62mm | 83% | 4 days |
| November | 11° | 6° | 10 days | 57mm | 88% | 1 day |
| December | 8° | 4° | 12 days | 64mm | 89% | 2 days |
Enter your dates to see how that stretch went in each of the past 20 years.
Common questions
When is the best time to visit Paris?
On the record, June to August were the most forgiving months for visiting Paris, judged on warmth and rain together. The wet and dry seasons were distinct: rain days bottomed out in April and July to September (8) and peaked in December (12).
Which month is driest in Paris?
September. Over 2006-2025 it averaged 8 rain days and 44 mm of rain.
Which month is warmest in Paris?
August, with highs averaging 26°C and lows 16°C. Seasons differ a lot. Highs climbed from 8°C in January to 26°C in August.