Best Time to Visit Palace and Park of Versailles
Best time to visit Palace and Park of Versailles: April, June, July, August and September. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Palace and Park of Versailles
Go in April, June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Palace and Park of Versailles month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45° | 35° | 3,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 50° | 40° | 3,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 56° | 41° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 63° | 45° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 68° | 51° | 4,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 76° | 58° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 79° | 61° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 79° | 60° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 69° | 54° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 63° | 50° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 52° | 43° | 3,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 48° | 40° | 2,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Palace and Park of Versailles compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Palace and Park of Versailles.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palace of Versailles | 0 mi | 55°F | about the same | 35 in |
| Eiffel Tower | 9 mi | 56°F | about the same | 35 in |
| Louvre Museum | 11 mi | 56°F | about the same | 35 in |
| Latin Quarter | 11 mi | 56°F | about the same | 35 in |
| Paris | 11 mi | 56°F | about the same | 35 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Normal seasonal clothing - nothing unusual is needed this week
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Palace and Park of Versailles is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in France. Palace and Park of Versailles is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for the seat of French absolutism.
Right now it is 57°F (14°C) in Palace and Park of Versailles with light showers. It feels like 55°F. Today runs from 48°F to 63°F. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Sightseeing conditions score 6/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Palace and Park of Versailles is April, June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 79°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 35°F.
The closest major airport is Paris Orly Airport (ORY), about 12 mi away. Nearby highlights include Palace of Versailles, Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 63°F is in line with the 63°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Palace and Park of Versailles today at 9.1/10. Visibility is down to 1,0 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Palace and Park of Versailles right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:25 AM, Oct 27 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌥️ 56° / 44°
Fog · 0% rain · wind 7 mph
🌥️ 49° / 43°
Fog · 0% rain · wind 6 mph
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Palace and Park of Versailles?
Palace and Park of Versailles is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in France. Its coordinates are 48.8049, 2.1204. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Palace and Park of Versailles right now?
It is currently 57°F (14°C) with light showers. Humidity is 96% and wind is 10 mph.
When is the best time to visit Palace and Park of Versailles?
April, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Palace and Park of Versailles, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Palace and Park of Versailles in?
Palace and Park of Versailles observes Europe/Paris (UTC+01:00). The local time is 1:25 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Palace and Park of Versailles?
The closest airports are Paris Orly Airport (ORY), 12 mi away, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), 24 mi away and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 192 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Palace and Park of Versailles?
Popular options include Palace of Versailles, Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Seine River, Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay and Mont-Saint-Michel.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (unesco-sites) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 27, 2026 at 1:25 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
