Paris
A tower that still lights up on the hour after dark, a museum queue that's basically a rite of passage, and a bakery on every corner that makes the whole city smell like breakfast.
The best time to visit Paris is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 17°C (62°F). Local time there is 18:29 (UTC+2).
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The year at a glance
April · high 15°C · rain 43mm · 13.6h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C44°F | 68mm2.7in | 8.7h8.7h | |
| February | 10°C50°F | 56mm2.2in | 10.1h10.1h | |
| March | 12°C54°F | 69mm2.7in | 11.7h11.7h | |
| April | 15°C59°F | 43mm1.7in | 13.6h13.6h | in the recommended window |
| May | 18°C65°F | 65mm2.6in | 15.3h15.3h | in the recommended window |
| June | 23°C74°F | 71mm2.8in | 16.2h16.2h | in the recommended window |
| July | 25°C77°F | 58mm2.3in | 15.8h15.8h | |
| August | 25°C76°F | 58mm2.3in | 14.4h14.4h | |
| September | 22°C72°F | 68mm2.7in | 12.5h12.5h | in the recommended window |
| October | 17°C62°F | 102mm4.0in | 10.7h10.7h | in the recommended window |
| November | 11°C51°F | 72mm2.8in | 9.1h9.1h | |
| December | 8°C47°F | 105mm4.1in | 8.2h8.2h |
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When is the best time to visit Paris?
The best time to visit Paris is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 17°C (62°F).
How warm does Paris get?
Typical daytime highs in Paris are Mar–May 15°C (59°F), Jun–Aug 24°C (76°F), Sep–Nov 17°C (62°F), Dec–Feb 8°C (47°F).
Is Paris expensive?
On the ground, Paris is steep.
What sort of trip is Paris good for?
Paris is good for history and culture, food and drink, bucket-list trips.
How rainy is Paris?
The wettest month in Paris is December at 105mm (4.1in), the driest April at 43mm (1.7in), with a monthly average of 70mm (2.7in).
What plug do I need for Paris?
Paris uses type C, E sockets at 230 V.
