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Planning your trip to Paris
Best time to visit
April to June and September to October offer mild weather and reasonable crowds. August is quieter than expected since many Parisians leave the city, but some smaller restaurants close for the month. December has Christmas markets and light shows but colder, shorter days.
How many days you need
Four to five days lets you see the major museums and monuments without rushing, plus a slower day in a neighborhood like the Marais or Montmartre.
Getting around
The metro is extensive, cheap and the fastest way around; most attractions are a short walk from a station. Walking between nearby sights (Louvre to Notre-Dame, for example) is often quicker than waiting for transit.
What to skip
The area immediately around the Eiffel Tower and Sacré-Cœur has persistent souvenir sellers and overpriced cafés; walk a few streets away for better prices and a calmer pace.
Where to stay in Paris
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Best time to visit Paris
The most comfortable months in Paris are June to September, with average daytime highs of 72 to 77°F and 8 to 12 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month, averaging 77°F, and January the coolest at 45°F. October sees the most rain, around 15 days, while July is the driest with about 8.
Average daily high / low and days with rain, from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted months are the pick above.
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Paris: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Paris?
- The most comfortable stretch is June to September, when average highs run 72 to 77°F with 8 to 12 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month at 77°F on average, and January the coolest at 45°F.
- What is the rainiest month in Paris?
- October, with roughly 15 days of rain. The driest is July, with about 8. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Paris?
- July averages 77°F by day and 59°F at night, and January averages 45°F and 36°F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.
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