Weather & climate · Paris
Best Time to Visit France
July to August
The best time to visit France is July to August, when daytime highs in Paris are around 25°C. June and September are also a good time to go. July is the warmest month (25°C by day), February the coldest (-0°C at night), and December the wettest with about 69 mm of rain.
25°C
Warmest: July
-0°C
Coldest nights: February
662 mm
Rain per year
69 mm
Wettest: December
France weather by month
- Jan6°C0°C54 mm
- Feb7°C-0°C50 mm
- Mar12°C2°C52 mm
- Apr16°C5°C39 mm
- May19°C8°C64 mm
- Jun23°C12°C60 mm
- Jul25°C14°C55 mm
- Aug25°C13°C59 mm
- Sep21°C10°C42 mm
- Oct16°C7°C57 mm
- Nov10°C4°C61 mm
- Dec6°C1°C69 mm
Best time Good Less ideal
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C | 0°C | 54 mm | 92% | 75% | Cold |
| February | 7°C | -0°C | 50 mm | 87% | 70% | Cold |
| March | 12°C | 2°C | 52 mm | 82% | 65% | Fair |
| April | 16°C | 5°C | 39 mm | 77% | 62% | Fair |
| May | 19°C | 8°C | 64 mm | 76% | 67% | Fair |
| June | 23°C | 12°C | 60 mm | 75% | 64% | Good |
| July | 25°C | 14°C | 55 mm | 72% | 61% | Best time |
| August | 25°C | 13°C | 59 mm | 72% | 62% | Best time |
| September | 21°C | 10°C | 42 mm | 76% | 57% | Good |
| October | 16°C | 7°C | 57 mm | 84% | 67% | Fair |
| November | 10°C | 4°C | 61 mm | 91% | 74% | Fair |
| December | 6°C | 1°C | 69 mm | 93% | 74% | Cold |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Paris (48.87, 2.33). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in France have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit France?
July to August. The best time to visit France is July to August, when daytime highs in Paris are around 25°C. June and September are also a good time to go. July is the warmest month (25°C by day), February the coldest (-0°C at night), and December the wettest with about 69 mm of rain.
What is the hottest month in France?
July, with average highs of 25°C in Paris.
What is the coldest month in France?
February, when nights drop to about -0°C and days reach 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in France?
December with about 69 mm; April is the driest (39 mm).
When should I avoid visiting France?
December is the least comfortable month on average: 6°C by day and 69 mm of rain.
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