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Paris in July
Paris's warmest month brings highs averaging 77°F (25°C), lows of 57°F (14°C) and about 2.2 in (55 mm) of rain.
At 86/100 for comfort (3rd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 77°F (25°C)
- Avg low
- 57°F (14°C)
- Rain
- 2.2 in (55 mm)
- Humidity
- 72%
- Cloud cover
- 61%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 34 min
- Comfort score
- 86/100 · Great
What July feels like
Warm afternoons near 77°F (25°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Nights cool to an average low of 57°F (14°C).
Rain is moderate at about 2.2 in (55 mm) for the month.
With about 15 h 34 min of daylight, evenings stay light late.
Plan around July
July is one of Paris's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort holds steady from June (86 → 86/100).
- July sits inside the May – Sep window our Paris to the Riviera route recommends.
- Our Paris & Reims route is planned for Dec – early Jan, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — July falls outside it.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 77°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Paris in July
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Musée d'Orsay
Impressionist and post-Impressionist masterpieces in a former Beaux-Arts train station.
Sainte-Chapelle
13th-century royal chapel with 15 soaring stained-glass windows.
L'As du Fallafel
Marais falafel counter on Rue des Rosiers, stuffed pitas to go.
Jardins du Trocadéro
Terraced gardens and fountains facing the Eiffel Tower across the Seine, the classic place to watch it sparkle.
Why now July scores 86/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
Department store whose 1912 glass and steel dome holds a giant Christmas tree each year, with animated windows outside.
Printemps Haussmann
Belle Époque department store next door, known for its animated Christmas windows and lit domes on Boulevard Haussmann.
Nearby in July
- Reims in July~81 mi · highs 76°F, 2.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Amboise in July~118 mi · highs 81°F, 2.1 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Tours in July~127 mi · highs 80°F, 2.0 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Saumur in July~157 mi · highs 79°F, 2.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Paris in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Paris?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 86/100. Expect highs of 77°F (25°C) and 2.2 in (55 mm) of rain. July is inside the May – Sep window our Paris to the Riviera route recommends.
How hot is Paris in July?
Average highs are 77°F (25°C) and average lows 57°F (14°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Paris in July?
Not much: about 2.2 in (55 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 26.1 in (662 mm).
What should I pack for Paris in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 77°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in July
- Paris to the Riviera May – Sep
Planning Paris in July?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.