Paris in August:
warm, occasional rain
Paris, France · Records from 2006 to 2025. Not a forecast.
Paris in August
Many Parisians leave in August, and neighbourhood bakeries and small restaurants often close. Traffic is light. In July and August the Seine banks are closed to cars for Paris Plages, the pop-up riverside beaches. In a heatwave, museums are the coolest place to be.
Daytime highs averaged 26°C, with nights at 16°C. Comfortably warm without being punishing. Out of 31 days, about 8 brought rain; the rest stayed dry. The driest year, 2009, had 5 rain days; the wettest, 2023, had 15.
Long days, up to 15.1 hours of light, left room for a late stroll after dinner. Highs passed 30°C on 5 days on average. The warmest year was 2022, with highs averaging 29.5°C, 3.7°C above normal.
Date by date i
0-5/206-8/209-11/2012-20/20
| 1-7 | rain on 32% of days | 27° 17° |
|---|---|---|
| 8-14 | rain on 29% of days | 26° 16° |
| 15-21 | rain on 26% of days | 26° 16° |
| 22-28 | rain on 26% of days | 26° 16° |
| 29-31 | rain on 20% of days | 24° 15° |
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| 1-5 | rain on 30% of days | 27° 17° |
|---|---|---|
| 6-12 | rain on 29% of days | 26° 16° |
| 13-19 | rain on 31% of days | 26° 16° |
| 20-26 | rain on 25% of days | 26° 16° |
| 27-31 | rain on 21% of days | 24° 15° |
- August 15 Assumption Day
1 Local public holiday or break (busier, pricier)
Day by day temperature i
Mean high Mean low Coldest to warmest high in 20 years
Your trip dates, the past 20 years
No rain1-9 mm10 mm or more Dates outside your trip are dimmed.
One row per year, one cell per day. 2009 had 5 rain days, 2023 had 15.
Paris through the year
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8° | 3° | 10 days | 54mm |
| February | 9° | 4° | 9 days | 45mm |
| March | 13° | 6° | 11 days | 51mm |
| April | 16° | 8° | 8 days | 41mm |
| May | 20° | 11° | 10 days | 71mm |
| JuneGood | 24° | 14° | 9 days | 61mm |
| JulyGood | 26° | 16° | 8 days | 61mm |
| AugustGood | 26° | 16° | 8 days | 57mm |
| September | 22° | 13° | 8 days | 44mm |
| October | 17° | 10° | 10 days | 62mm |
| November | 11° | 6° | 10 days | 57mm |
| December | 8° | 4° | 12 days | 64mm |
Common questions
Does it rain a lot in Paris in August?
Over the past 20 years August averaged 8 rain days (1 mm or more) out of 31. Individual years ran from 5 in the driest to 15 in the wettest.
What should I wear in Paris in August?
Days averaged 26°C and nights 16°C. Pack a compact umbrella, a light layer for the evenings, T-shirts, and sunscreen plus a hat.
Is August a good time to visit Paris?
On warmth and rain days alone, Paris's easiest months were June to August. August ranked 3 of 12, close to the top.
How many clear days does Paris get in August?
About 5 clear days (under 30% cloud on average) and 8 overcast days (80% or more).