Climate and Weather in Paris, France

The climate of Paris

What is the capital of France? Paris is the capital of France, the largest city in the country and one of the most important cities in the world. In addition to being an important economic center, the city is also very popular as a destination for city trips. The Eiffel Tower, the quays of the Seine, the many characteristic streets, atmospheric restaurants and the many sights attract many millions of visitors to the city of lights every year.

Paris has a temperate maritime climate, which is indicated within the climate system devised by Köppen with the code Cfb. Characteristic of this climate type are the four seasons, the moderate winters and the summers in which the maximum temperatures are somewhat tempered. This limits the chance of extreme weather events.

The best time for a city trip to Paris is from September to June. The temperature is then not too high and perfect for strolling through the city. In winter, the many museums offer a warm attraction, although it never really gets very cold in Paris. Even on warm summer days it is wonderful to relax in the many parks in Paris. Or how about a balmy summer evening on the steps of the Sacré-Cœur? See abbreviations for Paris.

Those who go to Paris in the spring or autumn and want to enjoy at least 18-20 degrees and dry weather should be lucky. The weather is on average better than with us, but the chance of days with rain is quite high. On wet and gray days, Paris suddenly looks a lot less atmospheric and romantic than on sunny, dry days. If you want ideal terrace conditions without it being too hot, it is best to visit this beautiful city in June or September, then you generally have the best conditions for a holiday in Paris. The months of July and August are in turn wonderful in Paris. Yes, it can happen that it is too hot for a day or period. But more often there is wonderful summer weather, with maximum temperatures around 22 to 27 degrees Celsius.

In the winter months it is on average a few degrees warmer than in the Netherlands. Yet here too the chance of snow or a night of frost is very real. With a strong northerly to easterly current, temperatures can also remain below freezing in Paris during the day. The chance of gray days is quite high, especially if there is a westerly current. During such circumstances, the chance of a shower is greater and the temperatures are usually a bit higher. Maxima in the double digits are no exception in Paris in winter.

Climate figures

The figures below are based on long-term average climate statistics. The temperatures are displayed in degrees Celsius (°C).

	maximum temperature	minimum temperature	hours of sunshine per day	days of rainfall per month
January	6℃	2℃	2	17
February	7℃	2℃	3	14
March	11℃	4℃	4	16
April	14℃	6℃	6	14
May	18℃	9℃	7	15
June	21℃	12℃	7	9
July	24℃	14℃	8	9
August	23℃	14℃	7	10
September	20℃	12℃	6	12
October	16℃	9℃	4	14
November	10℃	5℃	3	16
December	7℃	2℃	2	16

The weather in Paris

Here you will find the weather forecast for Paris. View the current weather in Paris and the forecast for the coming days, such as temperatures, the chance of precipitation, the wind direction and the wind strength. With this weather data you can see what kind of weather you can expect in Paris. Based on climate statistics, we describe the weather per month in Paris. This is not a long-term forecast, but gives the average weather forecast for all months of the year. Do you want to see the detailed weather forecast for Paris? On the page with extra weather information we show the chance of snow, the wind chill, visibility, UV strength, air pressure and more good weather information.

An average weather picture per month can be compiled on the basis of long-term climate statistics, certain weather patterns and specific events.

The weather in January

In January, the average maximum temperature in Paris is around 6 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in January is 2 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in January at this destination is around 2 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 17 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means that there will not be much precipitation this month.

The weather in February

In February, the average maximum temperature in Paris is around 7 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in February is 2 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in February at this destination is around 3 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 14 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means that there will not be much precipitation this month.

The weather in March

In the month of March, the average maximum temperature in Paris is around 11 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in March is 4 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in March at this destination is around 4 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 16 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means that there will not be much precipitation this month.

The weather in April

In the month of April, the average maximum temperature in Paris is around 14 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in April is 6 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in April at this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 14 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means that there will not be much precipitation this month.

The weather in May

In the month of May, the average maximum temperature in Paris is around 18 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in May is 9 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in May in this destination is around 7 hours per day. Within the whole month there is rainfall for about 15 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this ensures a reasonable amount of precipitation during this month.

The weather in June

In the month of June, the average maximum temperature in Paris is around 21 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in June is 12 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in June at this destination is around 7 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 9 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means that there will not be much precipitation this month.

The weather in July

In July, the average maximum temperature in Paris is around 24 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in July is 14 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in July at this destination is around 8 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 9 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means that there will not be much precipitation this month.

The weather in August

In the month of August, the average maximum temperature in Paris is around 23 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in August is 14 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in August in this destination is around 7 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 10 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means that there will not be much precipitation this month.

The weather in September

In September, the average maximum temperature in Paris is around 20 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in September is 12 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in September at this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 12 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means that there will not be much precipitation this month.

The weather in October

In de maand oktober ligt de gemiddelde maximumtemperatuur in Parijs rond de 16 graden Celsius. De gemiddelde minimumtemperatuur komt in oktober uit op 9 graden. Het aantal uren dat de zon zichtbaar is ligt in oktober op deze bestemming rond de 4 uur per dag. Binnen de hele maand valt er gedurende ongeveer 14 dagen neerslag. Als je kijkt naar de langjarige gemiddeldes dan zorgt dat voor niet zoveel neerslag deze maand.

Het weer in november

In November, the average maximum temperature in Paris is around 10 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in November is 5 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in November at this destination is around 3 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 16 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means that there will not be much precipitation this month.

The weather in December

In December, the average maximum temperature in Paris is around 7 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in December is 2 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in December at this destination is around 2 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 16 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means that there will not be much precipitation this month.