London vs Paris: Weather & Climate Compared
The annual temperatures are close. Paris has more sunshine, while Paris records more rainy days, so those differences are more useful than naming one warmer city.
London vs Paris weather right now
At this moment, Paris is the warmer of the two by 4°F (2°C).
Where London and Paris actually differ
Paris takes the temperature crown. Averaged over all twelve months it runs 54°F (12°C), about 1.8°F (1.0°C) above London's 52°F (11°C).
For the full seasonal context behind this comparison, see the London monthly climate guide and Paris monthly climate guide.
The tie-breakers
The tie-breakers: sunshine, daylight and rain
| Month | London sun | Paris sun | London daylight | Paris daylight | London wet-day chance | Paris wet-day chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.3 h | 3.5 h | 8.3 h | 8.7 h | 38% | 41% |
| February | 5.2 h | 5.3 h | 9.9 h | 10.1 h | 40% | 39% |
| March | 6.5 h | 7.1 h | 11.7 h | 11.7 h | 42% | 42% |
| April | 9.5 h | 10.1 h | 13.8 h | 13.6 h | 32% | 33% |
| May | 10.6 h | 10.9 h | 15.6 h | 15.2 h | 36% | 42% |
| June | 11.2 h | 11.7 h | 16.6 h | 16.2 h | 36% | 39% |
| July | 11.2 h | 11.8 h | 16.2 h | 15.8 h | 35% | 28% |
| August | 10.0 h | 10.9 h | 14.6 h | 14.4 h | 31% | 32% |
| September | 8.4 h | 9.1 h | 12.6 h | 12.5 h | 37% | 30% |
| October | 6.3 h | 6.5 h | 10.5 h | 10.7 h | 38% | 40% |
| November | 4.4 h | 4.7 h | 8.8 h | 9.1 h | 38% | 42% |
| December | 3.3 h | 3.5 h | 7.9 h | 8.3 h | 39% | 43% |
London vs Paris month by month
| Month | London high / low | Paris high / low | London rain days | Paris rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46° / 35° | 45° / 36° | 12 | 13 |
| February | 49° / 37° | 49° / 37° | 11 | 11 |
| March | 52° / 39° | 54° / 40° | 13 | 13 |
| April | 57° / 41° | 60° / 42° | 10 | 10 |
| May | 63° / 47° | 66° / 49° | 11 | 13 |
| June | 69° / 53° | 74° / 57° | 11 | 12 |
| July | 73° / 57° | 78° / 60° | 11 | 9 |
| August | 72° / 57° | 78° / 60° | 10 | 10 |
| September | 67° / 53° | 71° / 55° | 11 | 9 |
| October | 60° / 48° | 63° / 49° | 12 | 12 |
| November | 52° / 42° | 52° / 42° | 11 | 12 |
| December | 49° / 40° | 48° / 39° | 12 | 13 |
When the small temperature gap changes
The lead changes hands with the seasons: London is the warmer city for 2 months of the year (January through December broadly), while Paris takes over for the remaining 10. August shows the widest split - roughly 5°F (3°C) in Paris's favor - while in November they are nearly twins.
Best months for sightseeing
Counting months with average highs between 64°F and 82°F (18–28°C) and fewer than 12 wet days:
- London: June, July, August, September (4 months)
- Paris: June, July, August, September (4 months)
Both cities are at their most comfortable in June, July, August, September, the easiest window for a trip that takes in both.
Seasons compared
| Months | London high / low | Paris high / low | London rain days | Paris rain days | London sun | Paris sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December - February | 48° / 37° | 47° / 37° | 35 | 37 | 4.3 h | 4.1 h |
| March - May | 57° / 42° | 60° / 44° | 34 | 36 | 8.9 h | 9.4 h |
| June - August | 71° / 56° | 76° / 59° | 31 | 30 | 10.8 h | 11.5 h |
| September - November | 60° / 47° | 62° / 49° | 34 | 34 | 6.4 h | 6.8 h |
Dataset extremes, distance and time difference
- London 2015–2024 extremes: highest daily value 100° in July, lowest 13° in February. These are reanalysis values, not all-time station records.
- Paris 2015–2024 extremes: highest daily value 105° in July, lowest 14° in February. These are reanalysis values, not all-time station records.
- Distance: London and Paris are about 214 miles (344 km) apart as the crow flies.
- Time difference: Paris is 1 hour ahead of London right now.