When to go · Paris, France
Best time to visit Paris
The sweet spot is September, June and August — averages 19°C, 8 rainy days, moderate crowds.
April – June, September – October
Oceanic climate with mild summers (25°C) and cool winters (5°C). July–August is warm but many locals leave and some bistros close. November–March is grey but uncrowded — ideal for museums. Pack layers and an umbrella year-round.
The short answer
19°C · 8 rainy days · mid season
20°C · 8 rainy days · high season
23°C · 7 rainy days · high season
Hardest months: December and January. averages a raw 6°C, 10 rainy days, few other visitors.
Month by month
| Month | Avg temp | Rain days | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C | 10d | low | Cold |
| February | 6°C | 9d | low | Cold |
| March | 10°C | 9d | low | Chilly |
| April | 13°C | 9d | mid | Mild |
| May | 17°C | 9d | mid | Comfortable but damp |
| June | 20°C | 8d | high | Comfortable but damp |
| July | 23°C | 8d | high | Comfortable but damp |
| August | 23°C | 7d | high | Great weather, peak crowds |
| September | 19°C | 8d | mid | Comfortable but damp |
| October | 14°C | 9d | low | Mild |
| November | 9°C | 10d | low | Chilly |
| December | 6°C | 10d | low | Cold |
Verdicts are read off the three columns to their left — temperature distance from 21°C first, then rainfall, with crowds breaking ties. Averages, so any given week can differ.
If you'd rather go cheap than perfect
January, February, March, October, November and December are low season in Paris — thinner crowds, and the months where accommodation is easiest to book late. Budget travellers already work to about $40–65 a day here; low season is where the accommodation share of that goes furthest.
Book the month you picked
Fares move with the same seasons as the crowds — the quiet months above are usually the cheap ones to fly.