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 | 80° | 61° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 71° | 55° | 1,9 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 | 35 in |
| Latin Quarter | 2 mi | 56°F | about the same | 35 in |
| Seine River | 3 mi | 56°F | about the same | 35 in |
| Montmartre | 3 mi | 56°F | about the same | 35 in |
| Le Marais | 3 mi | 56°F | about the same | 35 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 56°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 2 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 63°F (17°C) in Eiffel Tower with overcast. It feels like 63°F. Today runs from 62°F to 71°F. Chance of precipitation is 95%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.3/10 - good conditions.
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. August 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 warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 71°F is 7.2°F above the 63°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Eiffel Tower today at 9.4/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Eiffel Tower right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:56 PM, Oct 1 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 71° / 52°
Overcast · 3% rain · wind 5 mph
☁️ 71° / 53°
Overcast · 5% rain · wind 5 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 63°F (17°C) with overcast. Humidity is 85% and wind is 6 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 11:56 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 October 1, 2026 at 11:56 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
