Paris weather
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Paris, in France, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 25.4°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 2.1°C. The city sees roughly 843mm of rain a year; October is normally the wettest month and April the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.6° | 2.1° | 63mm | 12 |
| Feb | 10.6° | 3.9° | 59mm | 12 |
| Mar | 12.8° | 4.2° | 72mm | 14 |
| Apr | 15.8° | 5.8° | 54mm | 10 |
| May | 19.3° | 9.7° | 67mm | 13 |
| Jun | 23.5° | 13.6° | 80mm | 13 |
| Jul | 25.1° | 14.9° | 60mm | 9 |
| Aug | 25.4° | 15.6° | 73mm | 11 |
| Sep | 22.3° | 12.9° | 76mm | 10 |
| Oct | 17.5° | 9.8° | 96mm | 14 |
| Nov | 11.5° | 5.6° | 54mm | 11 |
| Dec | 8.5° | 3.8° | 89mm | 15 |
Seasons in Paris
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Paris climb from 12.8°C in March to 19.3°C by May, while nights ease from 4.2°C to 9.7°C. The season brings around 193mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 24.7°C, peaking in August at 25.4°C. July is usually the driest of the summer months (60mm over ~9 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Paris gets roughly 16.0 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 22.3°C in September to 11.5°C by November, and rainfall builds to its annual peak — October is the wettest month of the year (96mm).
Winter (December–February). Nights average 3.3°C, with January the coldest month (average low 2.1°C, daytime high 7.6°C). Expect about 39 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 8.0 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Paris compares
| Paris | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 843mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 144 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 24.7°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 3.3°C | 3.4°C |
Paris is about 20% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Paris weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Paris?
August is typically the warmest month in Paris, with average daytime highs of 25.4°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 24.7°C.
What is the wettest month in Paris?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 96mm of rain over roughly 14 rainy days. April is typically the driest (54mm).
How much does it rain in Paris per year?
Paris receives roughly 843mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 144 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Paris?
Winter nights (December–February) in Paris average around 3.3°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 2.1°C).
When is the best time to visit Paris for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Paris. July is typically the driest of the warm months (60mm of rain), while August is the warmest, averaging 25.4°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 16 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Paris's weather compare with the UK?
Paris receives 843mm of rain a year, about 20% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 24.7°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 3.3°C versus 3.4°C.