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France · Updated 2026

Best time to visit Paris

Late April to early June, and September to mid-October

Paris is at its loveliest in late spring and early autumn, when days are mild, terraces fill and the parks glow, though hotels charge for the privilege. Summer brings long evenings and big crowds, with heatwaves and many local shops shut in August. Winter is grey, damp and short on daylight, but it is cheap, quiet and ideal for museums, cafes and the January sales.

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Quick answers

Best overall
Late May, June and September
Best weather
June
Cheapest
January to early March
Avoid
Mid-July to August heatwaves and closures, unless you prefer a quieter, emptier local scene.

Paris month by month

Average temperatures, rain, crowds and hotel prices. Hotel links open with dates in that month.

  1. January

    Mixed

    7° / 3°C

    Rain
    Medium
    Crowds
    Low
    Prices
    Low

    Cold, grey and short-dayed, but quiet museums, bargain hotels and the winter sales suit culture lovers and shoppers.

    Events: Winter sales (Les Soldes) · Paris Fashion Week Men's

    Hotels in January

  2. February

    Mixed

    8° / 3°C

    Rain
    Medium
    Crowds
    Low
    Prices
    Low

    Still chilly and damp, with half-term crowds briefly. Good for romantic weekends, bistros and galleries at low prices.

    Events: Chinese New Year parades · Salon International de l'Agriculture

    Hotels in February

  3. March

    Good

    12° / 5°C

    Rain
    Medium
    Crowds
    Medium
    Prices
    Medium

    Changeable early spring with first blossoms and fewer tourists. Pack layers; great value before the Easter rush.

    Events: Paris Fashion Week Women's

    Hotels in March

  4. April

    Great

    16° / 7°C

    Rain
    Medium
    Crowds
    Medium
    Prices
    Medium

    Blossom, café terraces reopening and fresh, mild days. Easter holidays bring crowds; showers still likely. Lovely for first-timers.

    Events: Paris Marathon

    Hotels in April

  5. May

    Ideal

    20° / 11°C

    Rain
    Medium
    Crowds
    High
    Prices
    High

    Warm, green and lively, with long evenings by the Seine. Bank holidays and tennis fill hotels; book ahead.

    Events: Nuit Européenne des Musées · French Open (Roland-Garros)

    Hotels in May

  6. June

    Ideal

    23° / 14°C

    Rain
    Low
    Crowds
    High
    Prices
    High

    Near-perfect weather and late sunsets, with music in every street. Peak season pricing, but Paris at its most joyful.

    Events: Fête de la Musique · Marche des Fiertés (Paris Pride)

    Hotels in June

  7. July

    Good

    25° / 16°C

    Rain
    Low
    Crowds
    High
    Prices
    High

    Hot, busy and festive; heatwaves can push past 35°C in un-air-conditioned rooms. Suits families and summer-holiday travellers.

    Events: Bastille Day (14 July) · Paris Plages

    Hotels in July

  8. August

    Good

    25° / 16°C

    Rain
    Low
    Crowds
    Medium
    Prices
    Medium

    Parisians leave; many bakeries and bistros close. Tourist sights stay busy, but streets feel calm. Expect heat.

    Events: Paris Plages · Rock en Seine

    Hotels in August

  9. September

    Ideal

    21° / 13°C

    Rain
    Low
    Crowds
    Medium
    Prices
    High

    The city returns refreshed: warm days, new exhibitions, buzzing restaurants. Trade fairs push prices up. Ideal for adults.

    Events: European Heritage Days · Paris Fashion Week Women's

    Hotels in September

  10. October

    Great

    16° / 10°C

    Rain
    Medium
    Crowds
    Medium
    Prices
    High

    Crisp golden autumn, gorgeous parks and a strong cultural season. Busy with conferences; more rain late in the month.

    Events: Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre · Salon du Chocolat

    Hotels in October

  11. November

    Mixed

    11° / 6°C

    Rain
    Medium
    Crowds
    Low
    Prices
    Medium

    Damp, dim and quiet, brightened by the first Christmas lights. Good value for food, wine and museum lovers.

    Events: Beaujolais Nouveau day · Champs-Élysées Christmas illuminations

    Hotels in November

  12. December

    Good

    8° / 3°C

    Rain
    Medium
    Crowds
    Medium
    Prices
    Medium

    Cold but magical, with dazzling department-store windows and markets. Busy and pricey around Christmas and New Year.

    Events: Christmas markets · New Year's Eve on the Champs-Élysées

    Hotels in December

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