Best Time to Visit Louvre Museum
Best time to visit Louvre Museum: April, May, June, July, August and September. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Louvre Museum
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 Louvre Museum 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 Louvre Museum compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Louvre Museum.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seine River | 1 mi | 56°F | about the same | 36 in |
| Latin Quarter | 1 mi | 56°F | about the same | 36 in |
| Le Marais | 1 mi | 56°F | about the same | 36 in |
| Montmartre | 2 mi | 56°F | about the same | 36 in |
| Eiffel Tower | 2 mi | 56°F | about the same | 36 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 5 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
Louvre Museum is a tourist attraction in Paris. Louvre Museum is a landmark known for the Mona Lisa and 35,000 works.
Right now it is 72°F (22°C) in Louvre Museum with overcast. It feels like 75°F. Today runs from 62°F to 83°F. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Sightseeing conditions score 8/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Louvre Museum 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 9 mi away. Nearby highlights include Seine River, Eiffel Tower, Palace and Park of Versailles and Palace of Versailles.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 83°F is 4.9°F above the 78°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Louvre Museum today at 9.6/10. 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 Louvre Museum right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:36 PM, Aug 25 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 71° / 61°
Light rain · 76% rain · wind 14 mph
☁️ 76° / 63°
Overcast · 28% rain · wind 12 mph
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Where is Louvre Museum?
Louvre Museum is a tourist attraction in Paris. Its coordinates are 48.8606, 2.3376. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Louvre Museum right now?
It is currently 72°F (22°C) with overcast. Humidity is 76% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Louvre Museum?
April, May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Louvre Museum, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Louvre Museum in?
Louvre Museum observes Europe/Paris (UTC+02:00). The local time is 11:36 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Louvre Museum?
The closest airports are Paris Orly Airport (ORY), 9 mi away, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), 14 mi away and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 194 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Louvre Museum?
Popular options include Seine River, Eiffel Tower, 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 25, 2026 at 11:36 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
