Early autumn · Weather & things to do
Paris in September
Paris cools off: highs slip to 71°F (22°C), from 77°F in August, with lows of 51°F (10°C) and about 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain.
At 91/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 71°F (22°C)
- Avg low
- 51°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 1.7 in (42 mm)
- Humidity
- 76%
- Cloud cover
- 57%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 20 min
- Comfort score
- 91/100 · Great
What September feels like
Days are warm, averaging 71°F (22°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Lows average 51°F (10°C).
Rain is moderate at about 1.7 in (42 mm) for the month.
Plan around September
September is one of Paris's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: October highs fall to 62°F.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by October, the score drops to 81/100.
- Comfort improves from 86/100 in August to 91/100.
- September 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 — September falls outside it.
What to pack for September
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 71°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Paris in September
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Angelina
Tearoom on Rue de Rivoli since 1903, known for thick hot chocolate and Mont-Blanc pastries.
Champs-Élysées
The avenue's plane trees are wrapped in lights from late November into January, running up to the Arc de Triomphe.
Musée d'Orsay
Impressionist and post-Impressionist masterpieces in a former Beaux-Arts train station.
L'As du Fallafel
Marais falafel counter on Rue des Rosiers, stuffed pitas to go.
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 September
- Reims in September~81 mi · highs 69°F, 1.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Amboise in September~118 mi · highs 74°F, 1.6 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Tours in September~127 mi · highs 74°F, 1.6 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Saumur in September~157 mi · highs 73°F, 1.6 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, 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 September: quick answers
Is September a good time to visit Paris?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 91/100. Expect highs of 71°F (22°C) and 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain. September is inside the May – Sep window our Paris to the Riviera route recommends.
How hot is Paris in September?
Average highs are 71°F (22°C) and average lows 51°F (10°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Paris in September?
Not much: about 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain falls across September on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 26.1 in (662 mm).
What should I pack for Paris in September?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 71°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in September
- Paris to the Riviera May – Sep
Planning Paris in September?
Share this September plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.