France · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Paris are June, August and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Paris sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 26°C, and its coolest in January (around 8°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 634mm — May is typically the wettest month (~69mm) and February the driest (~42mm).
Rainfall is spread fairly evenly through the year, so no single season is dramatically wetter than the rest.
July is the sunniest month, with about 222 hours of sunshine.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8° / 3°C | 48mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 9° / 3°C | 42mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 13° / 6°C | 45mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 17° / 8°C | 46mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 20° / 11°C | 69mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 23° / 14°C | 51mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 26° / 16°C | 59mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 26° / 16°C | 58mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 22° / 13°C | 45mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 17° / 10°C | 55mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 11° / 6°C | 54mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 8° / 4°C | 62mm | 🤔 Fair |
January in Paris is cold, with average daytime highs around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime lows near 3°C (38°F). Expect roughly 48mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 59 hours of sunshine over the month (~2h/day).
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
February in Paris is chilly, with average daytime highs around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows near 3°C (38°F). Expect roughly 42mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 83 hours of sunshine over the month (~3h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
March in Paris is chilly, with average daytime highs around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime lows near 6°C (42°F). Expect roughly 45mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 134 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
April in Paris is mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (62°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (46°F). Expect roughly 46mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 177 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
May in Paris is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (52°F). Expect roughly 69mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 201 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
June in Paris is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (74°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (58°F). Expect roughly 51mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 203 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
July in Paris is warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (78°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (61°F). Expect roughly 59mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 222 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
August in Paris is warm, with average daytime highs around 26°C (78°F) and nighttime lows near 16°C (61°F). Expect roughly 58mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 215 hours of sunshine over the month (~7h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
September in Paris is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (71°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (55°F). Expect roughly 45mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 174 hours of sunshine over the month (~6h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
October in Paris is mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (62°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (50°F). Expect roughly 55mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 118 hours of sunshine over the month (~4h/day).
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
November in Paris is chilly, with average daytime highs around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime lows near 6°C (43°F). Expect roughly 54mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with little rainfall.
☀️ About 69 hours of sunshine over the month (~2h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
December in Paris is chilly, with average daytime highs around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (39°F). Expect roughly 62mm of precipitation spread over about 11 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
☀️ About 56 hours of sunshine over the month (~2h/day).
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers