Weather in Paris

Best time to visit

Paris has an oceanic climate characterised by warm summers and cold winters, but without extreme temperatures thanks to the North Atlantic current. In other words, there really is no bad time to visit one of the world's great cities.

The best time to visit Paris is spring (March to May). In April, temperatures hover around 11°C (52°F) and cherry blossoms are blooming. The pavement terraces start to fill up as the days get warmer.

Summer (June to August) offers lovely sunny weather. This is high season and you'll be sharing the city with thousands of other tourists. Many locals leave Paris in August.

Autumn (September to November) is a good time to visit - there are less crowds, the locals are back with renewed vigour after their holidays, and the parks are resplendent in autumn colours. You can still sit at a pavement terrace café, sipping coffee and feeling like a Parisian rather than a tourist.

Winter (December to February) can be cold with temperatures averaging 5°C (41°F) but snow is a rarity. There are a few Christmas markets bringing festive cheer in December. For bargain hunters, January is one of the cheapest months to visit Paris.

Night

Weather (night) Temp (min night) Rain (mm) Wind (mph) Humidity Pressure Visibility
Sun
Clear
Clear skies
2
4
°C
0.5mm
3
ene
38%
1,015mb
Good
Mon
Clear
Clear skies
2
4
°C
0.5mm
2
wnw
45%
1,014mb
Good
Tue
Partly Cloudy Night
Partly cloudy skies
2
1
°C
0mm
6
nne
71%
1,017mb
Good
Wed
Clear
Clear skies
1
7
°C
0mm
5
nne
60%
1,022mb
Good
Thu
Clear
Clear skies
2
0
°C
0mm
5
e
49%
1,018mb
Good
Fri
Partly Cloudy Night
Partly cloudy skies
1
8
°C
0mm
8
w
64%
1,015mb
Good
Sat
Clear
Clear skies
1
6
°C
0mm
3
nnw
55%
1,020mb
Good
Sun
Partly Cloudy Day
Partly cloudy skies
1
7
°C
0mm
9
nnw
43%
1,024mb
Good
Mon
Partly Cloudy Day
Partly cloudy skies
1
6
°C
0mm
7
n
36%
1,022mb
Good
Last updated at 04:06, Tuesday 27 August
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  • 51 to 70 is moderate to low
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  • 81 to 90 is moderate to high
  • 91 to 100 is high
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