Paris Weather Forecast
Paris weather: 66°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Climate in Paris 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).
Best time to visit Paris
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.
Recent extremes in Paris
Highest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Paris compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Paris.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palace and Park of Versailles | 11 mi | 55°F | about the same | 36 in |
| Palace of Versailles | 11 mi | 55°F | about the same | 36 in |
| Brussels | 164 mi | 54°F | 34°F cooler | 33 in |
| Belgium | 164 mi | 54°F | 34°F cooler | 33 in |
| Bruges | 167 mi | 53°F | 34°F cooler | 35 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Paris?
Paris is a city in France. Its coordinates are 48.8566, 2.3522. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Paris right now?
It is currently 66°F (19°C) with overcast. Humidity is 60% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Paris?
April, May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Paris, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Paris in?
Paris observes Europe/Paris (UTC+02:00). The local time is 8:33 AM.
How many people live in Paris?
Paris has a population of approximately 2.1 million.
What is the nearest airport to Paris?
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), 195 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Paris?
Popular options include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Seine River, Palace of Versailles, Palace and Park of Versailles and Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay.
What places are in Paris?
Paris covers 8 places in this atlas, including Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris Orly Airport, Seine River and Latin Quarter.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - 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 8:33 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
