France
France: 10 destinations compared, each with its best travel window, typical daytime highs and budget level.
Best time to visit France
The best time to visit France is May–June, September, when at least 7 of its 10 destinations here are in season.
In season · Typical daytime high
- Jan0/106–28°C
- Feb0/1010–28°C
- Mar0/1012–28°C
- Apr3/1015–28°C
- May7/1018–29°C
- Jun9/1023–29°C
- Jul4/1025–31°C
- Aug4/1024–31°C
- Sep8/1022–31°C
- Oct3/1017–31°C
- Nov0/1010–30°C
- Dec1/107–29°C
| Destination | Best time | Budget |
|---|---|---|
| Alsace | May, or Dec for the markets | $$ Middling |
| Biarritz & the French Basque coast | Jun–Sep | $$ Middling |
| Bordeaux | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | $$ Middling |
| Brittany | Jun–Sep | $$ Middling |
| Corsica | Jun–Sep | $$ Middling |
| The French Riviera | May–Sep | $$$ Steep |
| The Loire Valley | May–Jun, Sep | $$ Middling |
| Lyon | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | $$ Middling |
| Paris | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | $$$ Steep |
| Provence | May–Jun | $$ Middling |
Europe
- AlsaceFrance
- Biarritz & the French Basque coastFrance
- BordeauxFrance
- BrittanyFrance
- CorsicaFrance
- The French RivieraFrance
- The Loire ValleyFrance
- LyonFrance
- ParisFrance
- ProvenceFrance
Common questions
When is the best time to visit France?
The best time to visit France is May–June, September, when at least 7 of its 10 destinations here are in season.