Europe · Month-by-month weather, seasons and what to do — from Noura's Destination Finder.
🟢 Peak season · 🟠 Shoulder · ⚪ Off-peak
Average temperatures, sunshine and the feel of each month. Getting the timing right is half of a great trip.
| Month | Avg °F | Sun | Rain | Season | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37–45°F | 2h | Low (48mm) | Off-Peak | Cold, grey, and short-dayed, but museums are empty and winter sales are in full swing. |
| February | 37–48°F | 3h | Low (43mm) | Off-Peak | Still chilly and damp, but cozy cafes and empty galleries make it prime low-season city time. |
| March | 41–54°F | 4h | Low (44mm) | Shoulder | Early spring stirs with budding trees, brighter light, and reawakening cafe terraces. |
| April | 44–60°F | 6h | Low (46mm) | Shoulder | Blossoms and warming terraces make Paris in spring at its romantic, unhurried best. |
| May | 51–67°F | 6h | Moderate (66mm) | Peak | Lush, warm, and golden-lit, arguably the loveliest month with gardens in full bloom. |
| June | 56–73°F | 7h | Moderate (55mm) | Peak | Long luminous evenings, packed terraces, and festival energy as summer arrives in style. |
| July | 59–78°F | 7h | Moderate (58mm) | Peak | Hot and festive, with Bastille Day fireworks and Paris Plages turning the city into a party. |
| August | 58–78°F | 7h | Moderate (52mm) | Shoulder | Warm and dreamy but half-empty as locals flee and the city exhales. |
| September | 53–70°F | 6h | Low (48mm) | Peak | Warm days, thinning crowds, and la rentree buzz make Paris its most effortlessly chic. |
| October | 47–60°F | 4h | Moderate (62mm) | Shoulder | Golden autumn light and falling leaves make the city crisp, moody, and romantic. |
| November | 41–50°F | 2h | Moderate (54mm) | Off-Peak | Grey and damp but museum-empty and glowing as the first Christmas lights appear. |
| December | 38–46°F | 2h | Moderate (59mm) | Shoulder | Festive and sparkling, with Christmas markets, dazzling windows, and cold-weather magic. |
Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.
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