At a glance
| Metric | London | Paris |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 23°C | 25°C |
| Coldest month low | 2°C | 2°C |
| Annual rainfall | 786 mm | 829 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 7.7 h/day | 8 h/day |
| Best months | June–August | July–September |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | London | Paris | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.6 · Challenging | 2.1 · Challenging | London |
| February | 3.8 · Poor | 4.4 · Poor | Paris |
| March | 4.4 · Poor | 5.2 · Fair | Paris |
| April | 7.3 · Good | 8.0 · Good | Paris |
| May | 8.7 · Excellent | 8.7 · Excellent | — |
| June | 9.1 · Excellent | 8.8 · Excellent | London |
| July | 9.1 · Excellent | 9.7 · Excellent | Paris |
| August | 9.8 · Excellent | 9.1 · Excellent | London |
| September | 8.8 · Excellent | 9.2 · Excellent | Paris |
| October | 6.2 · Fair | 7.1 · Good | Paris |
| November | 4.2 · Poor | 4.1 · Poor | London |
| December | 2.7 · Challenging | 1.9 · Challenging | London |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, London or Paris?
Paris has the better travel weather in 6 of 12 months, versus 5 for London — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit London?
The best months to visit London are June–August, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Paris?
The best months to visit Paris are July–September, based on six years of climate data.
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