Best Time to Visit Paris: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Paris: October, September, April, November.
- Best months for Paris: October, September, April, November.
- Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: March, April, May, September, October, November. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: May, March, June.
- The least pleasant month is December (score 6.5).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C | 3°C | 80 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.5 |
| February | 15°C | 5°C | 88 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.8 |
| March | 20°C | 8°C | 118 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.1 |
| April | 24°C | 13°C | 139 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.5 |
| May | 28°C | 17°C | 158 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.1 |
| June | 32°C | 22°C | 103 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.9 |
| July | 34°C | 23°C | 68 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.6 |
| August | 34°C | 23°C | 52 mm | 7 | – | – | 6.7 |
| September | 31°C | 19°C | 82 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.7 |
| October | 25°C | 13°C | 105 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.9 |
| November | 18°C | 8°C | 97 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.4 |
| December | 13°C | 4°C | 105 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.5 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Paris?
The best months are October, September, April, November.
When is the rainy season in Paris?
The wettest months are May, March, June.