What’s the climate like in Paris?
The current climate of Paris features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 27°C during the day to lows of 8°C. The average yearly temperature is around 18°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 1°C and in the warmer months around 16°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Paris in recent years was 42°C in July 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -3°C in January 2017.
On average, Paris gets 637 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 5,1 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of France? Check out the weather and climate in places like Côte d'Azur, Corsica, or have a look at other destinations in France.
Best time to visit Paris?
The best time to visit Paris for sunny weather is May through October. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Paris. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Paris
The climate table of Paris shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 8 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 12 | 10 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 2 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 62 | 39 | 52 | 46 | 70 | 60 | 33 | 51 | 62 | 52 | 48 | 62 |
| Snow (cm) | 1,2 | 1,9 | 0,4 | 0,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 0,6 | 0,6 |
| UV Index | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 18°C
- Highest temperature: 27°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 8°C in January
- Precipitation*: 637 mm per year, averaging 53 mm per month
- Snowfall: 5,1 cm per year
- Driest months: 33 mm in July, 39 mm in February and 46 mm in April
- Wettest months: 70 mm in May, 62 mm in January and 62 mm in September
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Paris
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Paris, France. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Paris
This graph shows how much precipitation Paris, France, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Paris
This graph shows how much snow Paris, France, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Paris
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Paris, France. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Paris
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Paris, France. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Paris
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Paris, France, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Paris
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Paris, France, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Paris by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Paris. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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