Paris climate at a glance
Paris sees average daytime highs ranging from 7°C in January to 25°C in July. Around 829 mm of precipitation falls over roughly 143 wet days a year, peaking in October (95 mm) and easing off in April (51 mm). July is the sunniest month at about 12 hours of sunshine.
Paris temperature & rainfall by month
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Weather seasons in Paris
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Paris climate, month by month
Averages computed from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2019–2024. Daylight on the 15th: 15.6 h in July. Reuse this data freely with attribution — download as JSON or CSV.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Rainfall | Sun/day | Humidity | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C | 2°C | 11.3 | 60 mm | 3.6 h | 86% | 2.1 · Challenging |
| February | 11°C | 4°C | 10.8 | 52 mm | 5.3 h | 80% | 4.4 · Poor |
| March | 13°C | 5°C | 13.3 | 67 mm | 7.6 h | 76% | 5.2 · Fair |
| April | 16°C | 6°C | 9.8 | 51 mm | 10.2 h | 69% | 8.0 · Good |
| May | 19°C | 10°C | 12.7 | 76 mm | 11.1 h | 70% | 8.7 · Excellent |
| June | 24°C | 14°C | 12.2 | 79 mm | 12 h | 69% | 8.8 · Excellent |
| July | 25°C | 15°C | 8.2 | 54 mm | 12.1 h | 63% | 9.7 · Excellent |
| August | 25°C | 15°C | 10.8 | 75 mm | 10.8 h | 67% | 9.1 · Excellent |
| September | 22°C | 13°C | 9.8 | 65 mm | 9.2 h | 72% | 9.2 · Excellent |
| October | 17°C | 10°C | 15.3 | 95 mm | 6.3 h | 82% | 7.1 · Good |
| November | 11°C | 6°C | 13.2 | 69 mm | 4.8 h | 86% | 4.1 · Poor |
| December | 9°C | 4°C | 15.2 | 88 mm | 3.2 h | 88% | 1.9 · Challenging |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Paris?
The best time to visit Paris is July–September, when daytime highs average around 25°C with about 8.2 rainy days per month.
What is the hottest month in Paris?
July is the hottest month in Paris, with average highs of 25°C.
What is the rainiest month in Paris?
October is the rainiest month in Paris, with around 95 mm of rainfall over 15.3 rainy days.
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