Climate, temparature and weather Paris
In Paris, the mild oceanic climate is marked by winters that are not too cold, with maximum temperatures of about 8°C and hot summers of around 25°C. Rain is frequent throughout the year.
Paris in winter :
The winters in Paris are cold but not as harsh as other regions of France. The average minimum temperature is 2°C and the average daytime temperature in January is 8°C. At this time, the sun struggles to emerge and cloudy weather dominates. During the winter, there are fewer tourists. Make the most of indoor activities such as the museums or the sales starting in early January. And don’t miss the Christmas decorations, attractively decorated shopfronts and outdoor lighting.
Paris in the spring :
Spring marks the arrival of sunny days. Days are longer and the sun is more apparent. Maximum temperatures are close to 20°C. Pedestrians are more numerous in the capital and café terraces start to fill. This is an opportunity to visit the Trône funfair, walk in the gardens, take a river cruise or attend Roland Garros for the tennis.
Summer in Paris:
Days are hotter with daytime temperatures reaching 26°C. Expect sunshine as well as some showers. Visiting Paris in August is not recommended, as many of its residents leave the city for their holidays although getting around by car, bike or metro will be easier and less crowded. The main sights will be more easily accessible with less waiting in long queues. You will be able to see the 14th July parade on the Champs-Élysées or lounge on the banks of the Seine.
Autumn in Paris:
During autumn, temperatures drop with minimum temperatures around 6°C, rising to 14°C during the day. The sun is more seldomly seen and the weather is cloudier. This is the time when trees in the city’s parks and gardens are adorned with beautiful autumn colour. The Ferris wheel on Place de la Concorde offers superb views of the Tuileries Gardens, the Louvre and the Champs-Élysées.
If you are wondering which is the best time to visit Paris, spring is the most pleasant season as sunshine intensifies but temperatures are not too hot. September is similarly suitable for a visit.
But there is so much to see and discover in Paris that every season has something to offer. From November to March, when it's colder, visit the museums, and when the good weather arrives, take the opportunity to discover the monuments and parks. And to move around more freely, by car or metro, choose the Parisian school holidays to discover the capital. Parisians generally flee the city during holidays and long bank holiday weekends, so journeys are more pleasant - you can even try the Velib bike sharing scheme to discover the city.
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Temperatures Paris
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The weather month by month in Paris
Weather Paris in January
| 7 d/month | 7 d/month | 6 d/month | 4 d/month | 3 d/month | 2 d/month | 2 d/month |
In January, in Paris, temperatures range from 2 to 8 degrees. Minimum temperatures are cool. The average rainfall is around 42 inches, for 20 days without rain.
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Weather Paris in February
| 6 d/month | 6 d/month | 4 d/month | 4 d/month | 4 d/month | 2 d/month | 2 d/month |
In February, in Paris, temperatures range from 2 to 9 degrees. Minimum temperatures are cool. The average rainfall is around 39 inches, for 19 days without rain.
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Weather Paris in March
| 11 d/month | 5 d/month | 5 d/month | 4 d/month | 4 d/month | 2 d/month |
In March, in Paris, temperatures range from 4 to 13 degrees. Temperatures are low but with a lot of sunshine. The daily rainfall is around 41 inches, there are 22 days without rain in the month.
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Weather Paris in April
| 10 d/month | 7 d/month | 5 d/month | 5 d/month | 2 d/month | 1 day |
In April, in Paris, temperatures range from 6 to 16 degrees. Minimum temperatures are cool. The average rainfall is around 49 inches, 19 days without rain in April
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Weather Paris in May
| 10 d/month | 10 d/month | 4 d/month | 4 d/month | 2 d/month | 1 day |
In May, in Paris, temperatures range from 10 to 21 degrees. Temperatures are pleasant. Rainfall in May: 52 inches, for about 17 days without rain.
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Weather Paris in June
| 12 d/month | 7 d/month | 4 d/month | 4 d/month | 2 d/month | 1 day |
In June, in Paris, Minimum temperatures vary between 13 in the morning and 23 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 43 inches, for 15 days without rain.
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Weather Paris in July
| 12 d/month | 10 d/month | 4 d/month | 3 d/month | 1 day | 1 day |
In July, in Paris, Minimum temperatures vary between 15 in the morning and 26 in the afternoon. Temperatures are hot. The average rainfall is around 51 inches, for 16 days without rain.
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Weather Paris in August
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Weather Paris in September
| 11 d/month | 5 d/month | 5 d/month | 4 d/month | 3 d/month | 2 d/month |
In September, in Paris, Minimum temperatures vary between 11 in the morning and 22 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 45 inches, for 23 days without rain.
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Weather Paris in October
| 11 d/month | 6 d/month | 4 d/month | 4 d/month | 3 d/month | 3 d/month |
In October, in Paris, Minimum temperatures vary between 8 in the morning and 17 in the afternoon. The average rainfall is around 56 inches, for 24 days without rain.
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Weather Paris in November
| 6 d/month | 6 d/month | 6 d/month | 5 d/month | 5 d/month | 2 d/month |
In November, in Paris, temperatures range from 4 to 11 degrees. Minimum temperatures are cool. The daily rainfall is around 48 inches, there are 20 days without rain in the month.
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Weather Paris in December
| 7 d/month | 6 d/month | 6 d/month | 4 d/month | 4 d/month | 3 d/month | 1 day |
In December, in Paris, temperatures range from 2 to 8 degrees. Minimum temperatures are cool. The average rainfall is around 52 inches, for 21 days without rain.
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