Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit Paris
By measured weather comfort, the top months for Paris are July, September, August. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at Paris (42 m elevation).
Month by month
Paris weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.4°C / 45°F | 9.3 | 18 | |
| February | 10.5°C / 51°F | 9.5 | 31 | |
| March | 12.6°C / 55°F | 11.5 | 40 | |
| April | 15.5°C / 60°F | 8.5 | 59 | |
| May | 19.1°C / 66°F | 10.7 | 72 | Shoulder |
| June | 23.4°C / 74°F | 10.5 | 79 | Shoulder |
| July | 24.9°C / 77°F | 7.5 | 83 | Best |
| August | 25.2°C / 77°F | 9.2 | 79 | Best |
| September | 22.2°C / 72°F | 9.2 | 81 | Best |
| October | 17.3°C / 63°F | 11.5 | 63 | |
| November | 11.4°C / 53°F | 9.7 | 35 | |
| December | 8.4°C / 47°F | 12 | 20 |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
FAQ
Paris timing questions
What is the best month to visit Paris?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are July, September, and August, with July scoring highest.
What is the hottest month in Paris?
August, with an average daily high of 25.2°C (77°F).
What is the rainiest month in Paris?
December, averaging 12 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
When is shoulder season in Paris?
June and May — the best-scoring months outside both the measured top three and RouteVerdict's editorial peak-season pick.