Weather
Average highs sit around 25°C with lows near 15°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.
Crowds & demand
Crowd levels are High for Paris — the biggest crowds of the year.
Prices & value
Prices run mid-range this month: prices close to the yearly average.
Events & what’s on
No major festivals fall in August, so the destination feels like its everyday self.
The verdict
August is a mixed month in Paris. You get 25° / 15°, but the biggest crowds of the year. Worth it for the right traveller.
Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated July 2026
