Paris month by month

The best time to visit Paris

For most travellers, the sweet spot in Paris is September · April · June: 21° avg. high, prices close to the yearly average. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.

Climate through the year

Month	Temp	Crowds	Price	Verdict
January	7° / 3°	Low	$	Quiet
February	8° / 3°	Low	$	Quiet
March	12° / 5°	Moderate	$$	Fair
April	16° / 7°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
May	19° / 10°	High	$$	Ideal
June	23° / 13°	High	$$	Ideal
July	25° / 15°	High	$$$	Great
August	25° / 15°	High	$$	Fair
September	21° / 12°	High	$$	Ideal
October	16° / 9°	Moderate	$$	Great
November	11° / 5°	Moderate	$	Fair
December	8° / 4°	Moderate	$$	Fair

Best months September April June May

The year in Paris

Four broad seasons, and what each one actually feels like on the ground in Paris.

Spring Ideal

Mar–May · highs around 16°C · Chestnut blossoms, mild days, growing crowds

Mar ·Apr ·May

Summer Ideal

Jun–Aug · highs around 24°C · Warm evenings, terraces full until late

Jun ·Jul ·Aug

Autumn Ideal

Sep–Nov · highs around 16°C · Parisians return, mild days, cultural season starts

Sep ·Oct ·Nov

Winter Fair

Dec–Feb · highs around 8°C · Christmas lights and markets, holiday crowds

Dec ·Jan ·Feb

When to go, depending on what you want

Best weather

The months where climate comfort peaks, whatever else is happening.

June ·September

Best value

Still a good trip, at the lowest prices of the year.

January ·February

Fewest crowds

When you get the main sights closest to yourself.

January ·February

Biggest events

When the calendar gives you something the other months do not.

June ·July ·September

Practical basics

Region: Europe
Local currency: EUR
Hemisphere: Northern (summer in Jun–Aug)
Yearly range: 3° – 25°
Strongest months: September, April, June
Good for: city · culture · food · romance

Events in Paris

Jun Fête de la Musique — Free live music fills streets and squares on the summer solstice.
Jul Bastille Day — Military parade on the Champs-Élysées and fireworks at the Eiffel Tower.
Sep–Oct Paris Fashion Week — Major runway shows draw the global fashion industry to the city.
Dec Christmas Markets — Illuminated stalls and ice rinks fill squares through the holidays.

Every month in Paris

A dedicated breakdown for each month — weather, crowds, prices, events and a verdict.

Paris in January 7° · $ Quiet Paris in February 8° · $ Quiet Paris in March 12° · $$ Fair Paris in April 16° · $$ Ideal Paris in May 19° · $$ Ideal Paris in June 23° · $$ Ideal Paris in July 25° · $$$ Great Paris in August 25° · $$ Fair Paris in September 21° · $$ Ideal Paris in October 16° · $$ Great Paris in November 11° · $ Fair Paris in December 8° · $$ Fair

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to visit Paris?

What is the cheapest time to visit Paris?

January — This month counts as low season: some of the best deals of the year. Save 63%.

What is the weather like in Paris?

Average highs sit around 25°C with lows near 3°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.

Things to do in Paris