Best Time to Visit Eiffel Tower
Best time to visit Eiffel Tower: April, May, June, July, August and September. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Eiffel Tower
Go in April, May, 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 Eiffel Tower 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° | 3,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 51° | 41° | 3,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 56° | 41° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 64° | 46° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 69° | 52° | 3,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 78° | 59° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 80° | 62° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 78° | 60° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 71° | 55° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 63° | 50° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 53° | 43° | 3,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 48° | 40° | 2,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Eiffel Tower compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Eiffel Tower.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louvre Museum | 2 mi | 56°F | about the same | 36 in |
| Latin Quarter | 2 mi | 56°F | about the same | 36 in |
| Seine River | 3 mi | 56°F | about the same | 36 in |
| Montmartre | 3 mi | 56°F | about the same | 36 in |
| Le Marais | 3 mi | 56°F | about the same | 36 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Eiffel Tower is a tourist attraction in Paris. Eiffel Tower is a landmark known for the iron landmark of Paris.
Right now it is 62°F (17°C) in Eiffel Tower with partly cloudy. It feels like 62°F. Today runs from 61°F to 77°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Eiffel Tower is April, May, June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 80°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 35°F.
The closest major airport is Paris Orly Airport (ORY), about 10 mi away. Nearby highlights include Louvre Museum, Seine River, Palace and Park of Versailles and Palace of Versailles.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 77°F is in line with the 78°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Eiffel Tower today at 9.6/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Eiffel Tower right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:18 PM, Aug 21 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 74° / 54°
Overcast · 3% rain · wind 6 mph
☁️ 78° / 55°
Overcast · 3% rain · wind 10 mph
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Eiffel Tower?
Eiffel Tower is a tourist attraction in Paris. Its coordinates are 48.8584, 2.2945. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Eiffel Tower right now?
It is currently 62°F (17°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 85% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Eiffel Tower?
April, May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Eiffel Tower, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Eiffel Tower in?
Eiffel Tower observes Europe/Paris (UTC+02:00). The local time is 11:18 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Eiffel Tower?
The closest airports are Paris Orly Airport (ORY), 10 mi away, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), 16 mi away and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 193 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Eiffel Tower?
Popular options include Louvre Museum, Seine River, Palace and Park of Versailles, Palace of Versailles, Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay and Mont-Saint-Michel.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - 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 August 21, 2026 at 11:18 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
