What to expect in Paris in August
August is a mixed month in Paris. You get 25° / 15°, but the biggest crowds of the year. Worth it for the right traveller.
Paris weather in August
Typical conditions in Paris during August, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.
| Average high | 25°C 77°F |
|---|---|
| Average low | 15°C 59°F |
| Rainfall | Moderate 35/100 |
| Total rainfall | 43 mm1.7 in |
| Rainy days | 7 |
| Daylight | 14 h 22 min |
| How it feels | Warm and comfortable |
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
This month counts as shoulder season: prices close to the yearly average.
What to pack
Light layers for 25°C days and something with sleeves for evenings, which cool to around 15°C.
What it costs
Costs in August sit around the yearly average for Paris — neither a bargain nor a squeeze. Booking a few weeks out is usually enough. Compared with the most expensive month of the year, you are looking at roughly 13% less.
Who this month suits
- Anyone travelling on a budget
- Families tied to school holidays
Events & what’s on
No major festivals fall in August, so the destination feels like its everyday self.
Paris in August compared with nearby months
If your dates are flexible by a few weeks, this is what shifting them actually buys you.
| Month | Temp | Crowds | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 23° / 13° | High | $$ | 51 |
| July | 25° / 15° | High | $$$ | 48 |
| August · This month | 25° / 15° | High | $$ | 54 |
| September | 21° / 12° | High | $$ | 53 |
| October | 16° / 9° | Moderate | $$ | 54 |
These months score higher for Paris on the same blend of weather, crowds and price. Same destination, better odds.
Or go somewhere else in August
If the destination is negotiable but the month is not, these places are at their best in August.
Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated October 2026
