Best Time to Visit Montmartre
Best time to visit Montmartre: April, May, June, July, August and September. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Montmartre
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 Montmartre 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 Montmartre compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Montmartre.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louvre Museum | 2 mi | 56°F | about the same | 36 in |
| Seine River | 2 mi | 56°F | about the same | 36 in |
| Le Marais | 2 mi | 56°F | about the same | 36 in |
| Latin Quarter | 3 mi | 56°F | about the same | 36 in |
| Eiffel Tower | 3 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 - 4 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
Montmartre is a district in Paris. Montmartre is a district known for Sacre-Coeur and artist squares.
Right now it is 60°F (15°C) in Montmartre with partly cloudy. It feels like 59°F. Today runs from 57°F to 72°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Montmartre 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 11 mi away. Nearby highlights include Louvre Museum, Seine River, Eiffel Tower and Palace and Park of Versailles.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 72°F is 6.1°F below the 78°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Montmartre today at 9.7/10. 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 Montmartre right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:57 AM, Aug 22 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 72° / 57°
Overcast · 0% rain · wind 9 mph
☁️ 75° / 55°
Overcast · 0% rain · wind 9 mph
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Montmartre?
Montmartre is a district in Paris. Its coordinates are 48.8867, 2.3431. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Montmartre right now?
It is currently 60°F (15°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 82% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Montmartre?
April, May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Montmartre, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Montmartre in?
Montmartre observes Europe/Paris (UTC+02:00). The local time is 2:57 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Montmartre?
The closest airports are Paris Orly Airport (ORY), 11 mi away, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), 13 mi away and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 193 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Montmartre?
Popular options include Louvre Museum, Seine River, Eiffel Tower, Palace and Park of Versailles, Palace of Versailles and Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (districts) - 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 22, 2026 at 2:57 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
