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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.4°C | 2.3°C | 63 mm | 14 | 3.4 h | 21.3 km/h | – |
| Feb | 9.3°C | 2.4°C | 51 mm | 11 | 5.6 h | 22.3 km/h | – |
| Mar | 12.2°C | 3.9°C | 61.4 mm | 12 | 7.4 h | 20.8 km/h | – |
| Apr | 15.6°C | 5.8°C | 47.2 mm | 10 | 10.1 h | 18 km/h | – |
| May | 18.9°C | 9.5°C | 75.7 mm | 12 | 11.0 h | 18.4 km/h | – |
| Jun | 23.3°C | 13.7°C | 68.6 mm | 11 | 11.9 h | 17.1 km/h | – |
| Jul | 25.3°C | 15.5°C | 51.9 mm | 9 | 11.7 h | 17.5 km/h | – |
| Aug | 24.9°C | 15.1°C | 65.5 mm | 11 | 10.9 h | 17.2 km/h | – |
| Sep | 21.9°C | 12.6°C | 49 mm | 8 | 9.3 h | 16.5 km/h | – |
| Oct | 17°C | 9.7°C | 64.3 mm | 12 | 6.6 h | 18.9 km/h | – |
| Nov | 11.4°C | 5.8°C | 65.2 mm | 13 | 4.8 h | 19.8 km/h | – |
| Dec | 8.6°C | 3.6°C | 76.5 mm | 13 | 3.6 h | 20.7 km/h | – |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Paris
Paris (France) has a Mediterranean / mild temperate climate with an annual average of around 12 °C. Daytime highs average 16 °C, while nights cool to about 8 °C. The destination sees roughly 739 mm of rainfall per year and 8 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Eiffel Tower, the Louvre with the Mona Lisa, the Champs-Élysées and Notre-Dame being restored — Paris is the quintessential city break.
Spring and autumn are ideal for a city break: June is the sunniest month with 11.9 hours of sun per day, and mild temperatures make exploring on foot comfortable. Peak summer (July, up to 25.3 °C) can get exhausting, while in January nights drop to 2.3 °C.
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in January (14 rainy days), driest month is September (8).
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Frequently asked questions about Paris
When is the best time to visit Paris?
The best time to visit Paris: September (avg. 17.3 °C, 8 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Paris?
The warmest month is July with an average of 20.4 °C and daytime highs around 25.3 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of 4.9 °C and night-time lows around 2.3 °C.
How many rainy days does Paris have?
January has the most rainy days with 14 rainy days. The driest month is September with 8 rainy days.