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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Paris, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Paris weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Paris are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Paris January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 108mm 5.1hrs 10.9hrs

Cool and damp weather often prevails in Paris during the month of January

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Paris for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Paris and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -5°C (24°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Paris with around 108mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Paris February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 116mm 5.8hrs 11.8hrs

February in Paris is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Paris for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Paris and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (49°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Paris with around 116mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Paris March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 135mm 6.9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Paris is characteristically cool and wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Paris.

March is in the spring in Paris and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Paris with around 135mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Paris April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 125mm 8.5hrs 14hrs

Paris's weather in April is typically mild and wet in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Paris, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Paris and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Paris with around 125mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Paris May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 124mm 9.5hrs 15hrs

May is a wet month in Paris and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Paris, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Paris and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Paris with around 124mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Paris June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 103mm 10.6hrs 10.9hrs

The climate in Paris during June can be summarized as hot and damp.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Paris, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Paris and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Paris with around 103mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Paris July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 113mm 10.5hrs 11.8hrs

July in Paris is generally damp with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Paris.

July is in the summer in Paris and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Paris with around 113mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Paris August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 86mm 9.9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Paris is characteristically hot, humid and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Paris.

August is in the summer in Paris and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Paris with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Paris September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 97mm 8.5hrs 14hrs

Paris's weather in September is typically warm, humid and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Paris, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Paris and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Paris with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Paris October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 83mm 7.8hrs 15hrs

October is a a little damp month in Paris and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Paris, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Paris and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Paris with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Paris November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 126mm 5.4hrs 10.9hrs

Paris's weather in November is typically cool and wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Paris.

November is in the fall / autumn in Paris and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Paris with around 126mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Paris December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 131mm 4.7hrs 11.8hrs

December in Paris is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Paris for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Paris and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (49°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Paris with around 131mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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Paris weather stats

Paris weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31.7°C 89.1°F
Driest month: October 83mm 3.3ins
Sunniest month: August 9.9hrs
Coldest month: January 6.5°C 43.7°F
Wettest month: March 135mm 5.3ins
Warmest sea: August 24.8°C 76.6°F
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