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For the most comfortable weather in Paris, aim for May – September. September tops our comfort score at 91/100, with highs around 71°F (22°C) and 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain. April and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December & January, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 43°F to 77°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 26.1 in (662 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 43°F6°C | 46°F8°C | 53°F12°C | 61°F16°C | 67°F20°C | 74°F23°C | 77°F25°C | 77°F25°C | 71°F22°C | 62°F17°C | 51°F11°C | 44°F7°C |
| Avg low | 33°F0°C | 32°F0°C | 36°F2°C | 41°F5°C | 47°F9°C | 54°F12°C | 57°F14°C | 56°F14°C | 51°F10°C | 45°F7°C | 39°F4°C | 34°F1°C |
| Rain | 2.1 in54 mm | 2.0 in50 mm | 2.0 in52 mm | 1.5 in39 mm | 2.5 in64 mm | 2.4 in60 mm | 2.2 in55 mm | 2.3 in59 mm | 1.7 in42 mm | 2.2 in57 mm | 2.4 in61 mm | 2.7 in69 mm |
| Humidity | 92% | 87% | 82% | 77% | 76% | 75% | 72% | 72% | 76% | 84% | 91% | 93% |
| Cloud | 75% | 70% | 65% | 62% | 67% | 64% | 61% | 62% | 57% | 67% | 74% | 74% |
| Comfort | 48 | 55 | 68 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 91 | 81 | 60 | 48 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 92 m (302 ft), close to Paris's own ~46 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The coldest season, with highs of 43–46°F (6–8°C) and lows down to 32°F (0°C). About 6.8 in (173 mm) of rain falls across these months, 26% of the year's total. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December & January), averaging 50/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 53°F highs in March to 67°F by May. It's the driest season, with only about 6.1 in (155 mm) of rain, 23% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 36°F (2°C). Comfort peaks here: May ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 79/100.
Peak warmth: highs of 74–77°F (23–25°C). It's the wettest season, with about 6.9 in (174 mm) of rain, 26% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 54°F (12°C). June – August are among the best-scoring months (season average 86/100).
Temperatures slide from 71°F highs in September to 51°F by November. About 6.3 in (160 mm) of rain falls across these months, 24% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 39°F (4°C). Comfort peaks here: September ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 77/100.
By comfort score: 7 Great, 2 Good and 3 Fair. Great months: April – October. Tap a month for its own guide.
For the most comfortable weather in Paris, aim for May – September. September tops our comfort score at 91/100, with highs around 71°F (22°C) and 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain. April and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December & January, mainly because of cool days.
December is the wettest month, averaging about 2.7 in (69 mm) of rain. April is the driest, with about 1.5 in (39 mm). The yearly total is around 26.1 in (662 mm).
February is the coldest, with average lows of 32°F (0°C) and highs of 46°F (8°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 77°F (25°C).
Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 73%, and highs peak around 77°F (25°C), so it rarely feels sticky.
Not on average: even in February, the coldest month, lows average 32°F (0°C). Individual cold snaps can still dip lower.
Poll the group on May – September dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.
