- Best Months
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: climatestotravel.com, en.wikipedia.org
Good to know
Good to Know
- Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) offer ideal balance: mild 15–20°C (59–68°F) weather, manageable crowds, and lower prices than summer peak.
- Summer humidity can make Paris feel warmer than the actual temperature; many buildings lack air conditioning.
- Rain is frequent but usually light drizzle—always carry an umbrella year-round.
- Winter days are very short (8–9 hours daylight in December–January); cozy museums and bistros compensate for outdoor conditions.
- August is exceptional: locals depart on vacation, crowds thin dramatically (though many restaurants close), and the city feels calmer.
- Heat waves have become more frequent in recent decades; July–August can occasionally exceed 35–40°C (95–104°F).
- Snowfall is rare and ephemeral; expect Paris to be wet rather than snow-covered in winter.
Rainfall
- Pattern
- Evenly distributed; measurable precipitation falls on ~110 days/year
- Annual Mm
- 650
- Character
- Light showers and drizzle rather than heavy downpours; occasional torrential rain in May–June can cause Seine overflow
- Driest Month
- September
- Annual Inches
- 26
- Wettest Month
- December
Snowfall
- Character
- Rare and rarely accumulates significantly; typically only a few days with light snow across the season (~63mm / 2.48 inches annually)
- Likely Months
- December–March
- Notes
- January typically has the most snowfall when it occurs
Off Season
November–March (lowest tourism, cheaper accommodation/flights, fewer daylight hours)
Best Months
Best Months
- April–May
- September–October
Peak Season
June–August (warm weather, longest days, school holidays, highest prices and crowds)
Temperature
Autumn
- Season
- September–November
- Peak Low Celsius
- 6
- Peak High Celsius
- 20
- Peak Low Fahrenheit
- 43
- Peak High Fahrenheit
- 68
- Notes
- Mild and unstable; early autumn remains warm before cooling in late October–November
Spring
- Season
- March–May
- Peak Low Celsius
- 4.1
- Peak High Celsius
- 18.3
- Peak Low Fahrenheit
- 39
- Peak High Fahrenheit
- 65
- Notes
- Gradual warming; highly variable; occasional late-season snow possible in March
Summer
- Season
- June–August
- Peak Low Celsius
- 13
- Peak High Celsius
- 25
- Peak Low Fahrenheit
- 55
- Peak High Fahrenheit
- 77
- Notes
- Warm and pleasant; occasional heat waves in July–August can exceed 30°C (86°F)
Winter
- Season
- December–February
- Peak Low Celsius
- 1.8
- Peak High Celsius
- 8
- Peak Low Fahrenheit
- 35
- Peak High Fahrenheit
- 46
- Notes
- Cold but rarely severe; frequent drizzle and occasional snowfall
Worst Months
Worst Months
- July–August (peak crowds, high heat, expensive)
- November–February (cold, gray, damp, limited daylight)
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