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Best Time to Visit
Paris
Visit in July — score 77/100 · avg high 78°F · 11 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23 | 40° | 45° | 35° | 14 | 71 | 8.5h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 32 | 43° | 49° | 37° | 13 | 58 | 9.9h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 34 | 47° | 55° | 39° | 15 | 69 | 11.6h | Moderate | Average |
| April | 51 | 52° | 61° | 42° | 12 | 50 | 13.5h | High | Average |
| May | 61 | 58° | 67° | 49° | 14 | 73 | 15.1h | High | Average |
| June | 69 | 66° | 75° | 57° | 14 | 74 | 15.9h | Very High | Above avg |
| July | 77 | 69° | 78° | 60° | 11 | 55 | 15.6h | Very High | Peak pricing |
| August | 71 | 69° | 78° | 59° | 11 | 60 | 14.2h | Very High | Peak pricing |
| September | 63 | 63° | 71° | 55° | 11 | 60 | 12.3h | Very High | Above avg |
| October | 45 | 56° | 63° | 49° | 14 | 70 | 10.5h | High | Average |
| November | 30 | 47° | 52° | 42° | 14 | 65 | 8.9h | Moderate | Below avg |
| December | 19 | 43° | 47° | 38° | 15 | 73 | 8.1h | Moderate | Average |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 49/100
- High
- 61°F
- Low
- 44°F
- Rain days
- 13/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Paris (March, April, May) brings average highs of 61°F and lows of 44°F, with about 13 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 49/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 61/100.
Summer
- Score
- 72/100
- High
- 77°F
- Low
- 59°F
- Rain days
- 12/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Paris (June, July, August) brings average highs of 77°F and lows of 59°F, with about 12 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 72/100, with July being the strongest month of the season at 77/100.
Fall
- Score
- 46/100
- High
- 62°F
- Low
- 49°F
- Rain days
- 13/mo
- Crowds
- high
Fall in Paris (September, October, November) brings average highs of 62°F and lows of 49°F, with about 13 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 46/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 63/100.
Winter
- Score
- 24/100
- High
- 47°F
- Low
- 37°F
- Rain days
- 14/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Paris (December, January, February) brings average highs of 47°F and lows of 37°F, with about 14 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 24/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 32/100.
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