Paris, France Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Paris
Expect mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall in Paris: that is what an oceanic climate means in practice. Highs peak at 78°F (25°C) in July and fall to 45°F (7°C) by January, with 7.9 hours of sun on an average day.
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 78°F (25°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 45°F (7°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 105°F (41°C) high · 14°F (-10°C) low
- Wettest month: May (13 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (11.8 h sun/day)
- Climate type: oceanic
- Annual swing: 16°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 8°C
- Snow: about 2 days a year
- Average humidity: 76%
Temperatures through the year
May is the wettest month at 3.1 inches (79 mm) over 13 days; July is the driest. Warmth peaks in July: highs of 78°F (25°C), lows of 60°F (16°C). January is the coolest month, with highs of 45°F (7°C) and lows near 36°F (2°C). The gridded 2015-2024 daily record for this location tops out at 105°F (41°C) and bottoms at 14°F (-10°C) - decade extremes, not all-time station records. Four of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is June through September.
Rain, sun and snow
Snow falls on roughly 2 days a year, mostly January through February.
How Paris compares
- 27% of the year's precipitation falls in its wettest three months - more evenly spread than almost every other city we track.
Ranked against every city in our dataset, each measured on the same ten-year window.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45° | 36° | 13 | 2.5 in | 3.5 h/day | 86% |
| February | 49° | 37° | 11 | 2.1 in | 5.3 h/day | 80% |
| March | 54° | 40° | 13 | 2.8 in | 7.1 h/day | 77% |
| April | 60° | 42° | 10 | 2.0 in | 10.1 h/day | 71% |
| May | 66° | 49° | 13 | 3.1 in | 10.9 h/day | 72% |
| June | 74° | 57° | 12 | 2.8 in | 11.7 h/day | 69% |
| July | 78° | 60° | 9 | 1.8 in | 11.8 h/day | 63% |
| August | 78° | 60° | 10 | 2.7 in | 10.9 h/day | 66% |
| September | 71° | 55° | 9 | 2.3 in | 9.1 h/day | 72% |
| October | 63° | 49° | 12 | 2.8 in | 6.5 h/day | 80% |
| November | 52° | 42° | 12 | 2.6 in | 4.7 h/day | 86% |
| December | 48° | 39° | 13 | 3.0 in | 3.5 h/day | 88% |
Paris month by month
Paris weather in January
January brings highs around 45°F (7°C), lows near 36°F (2°C), about 13 wet days and roughly 1 snowy days - typically the coldest month of the year in Paris.
Paris weather in February
February brings highs around 49°F (9°C), lows near 37°F (3°C), about 11 wet days.
Paris weather in March
March brings highs around 54°F (12°C), lows near 40°F (4°C), about 13 wet days.
Paris weather in April
April brings highs around 60°F (16°C), lows near 42°F (6°C), about 10 wet days.
Paris weather in May
May brings highs around 66°F (19°C), lows near 49°F (10°C), about 13 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Paris.
Paris weather in June
June brings highs around 74°F (23°C), lows near 57°F (14°C), about 12 wet days.
Paris weather in July
July brings highs around 78°F (25°C), lows near 60°F (16°C), about 9 wet days - typically the hottest month and the driest month and the sunniest month of the year in Paris.
Paris weather in August
August brings highs around 78°F (25°C), lows near 60°F (15°C), about 10 wet days.
Paris weather in September
September brings highs around 71°F (22°C), lows near 55°F (13°C), about 9 wet days.
Paris weather in October
October brings highs around 63°F (17°C), lows near 49°F (10°C), about 12 wet days.
Paris weather in November
November brings highs around 52°F (11°C), lows near 42°F (6°C), about 12 wet days.
Paris weather in December
December brings highs around 48°F (9°C), lows near 39°F (4°C), about 13 wet days.
Seasons in Paris
Spring (March through May)
Through spring, Paris is crisp but comfortable: 60°F (16°C) by day, 44°F (7°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 36 of the 90 days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer is pleasantly warm here - highs near 76°F (25°C), nights near 59°F (15°C), and rain falls on around 30 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 11.5 hours of sun a day.
Fall (September through November)
Fall is mild here - highs near 62°F (17°C), nights near 49°F (9°C), and rain falls on around 34 of the 90 days.
Winter (December through February)
Through winter, Paris is chilly: 47°F (8°C) by day, 37°F (3°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 37 of the 90 days.
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Best time to visit Paris
Aim for June to September and April if you get the choice: warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up, and highs average 72°F (22°C) against roughly 10 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in June.
Pack for Paris with a warm jacket and layers for the cooler season and a compact umbrella or rain shell. Note the gap between afternoon and night: July pairs 78°F (25°C) with 60°F (16°C).
Paris temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.