Best time to visit Paris

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When is the best time to visit Paris?

The best time to visit Paris is July based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Paris6
    Jan
  • 7°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Paris7
    Feb
  • 11°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Paris11
    Mar
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Paris14
    Apr
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Paris18
    May
  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Paris21
    Jun
  • 24°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Paris24
    Jul
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Paris23
    Aug
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Paris20
    Sep
  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Paris16
    Oct
  • 10°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Paris10
    Nov
  • 7°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Paris7
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Which is the hottest month in Paris?

The hottest time of year in Paris is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 24°C.

Which month has the most rain in Paris?

In terms of rainfall, May is usually the wettest month in Paris with 62mm on average. There are normally 15 days in May with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Paris?

The sunniest time of year in Paris is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 50% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for France (Paris) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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