Travel Planning
🇫🇷 France
Best Time to Visit Paris
Month-by-month comfort scores, seasonal highlights, and expert travel timing for Paris, France.
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Best Months to Visit
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12-Month Comfort Guide
Best Shoulder Avoid
January Avoid
5.2°C · 45mm
Score 66
February Avoid
6.1°C · 38mm
Score 68
March Shoulder
9.4°C · 41mm
Score 75
April Shoulder
12.4°C · 45mm
Score 81
May Shoulder
15.6°C · 75mm
Score 87
June Best
18.8°C · 51mm
Score 94
July Best
20.8°C · 58mm
Score 98
August Best
21.0°C · 54mm
Score 98
September Shoulder
17.2°C · 51mm
Score 90
October Shoulder
13.1°C · 55mm
Score 82
November Shoulder
8.6°C · 54mm
Score 73
December Avoid
6.2°C · 62mm
Score 68
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Seasonal Overview
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Monthly Detail Pages
Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions
01 What is the best month to visit Paris? +
By comfort score, August is the best month to visit Paris (score: 98). Expect average temperatures of 21.0°C and 54mm of precipitation.
02 When does it rain most in Paris? +
January sees the heaviest rainfall in Paris (45mm). Pack a compact umbrella and waterproof footwear if you visit then.
03 What is Paris like in summer? +
Summer in Paris averages 20.2°C with 54mm of rain per month. Conditions are warm and pleasant.
04 What is Paris like in winter? +
Winter averages 5.8°C with 48mm per month. A light jacket should suffice.
05 What should I pack for Paris? +
Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are the main essentials.
06 What is the peak tourist season in Paris? +
Peak season falls in August, July, June. For fewer crowds, consider visiting in September, May, October.
- Sources
- Open-Meteo
- Updated
- 2026-01-01