🌤 Paris Weather Guide · June 2026
Best Time
to Visit Paris
Month-by-month weather, rainfall, crowd levels and cost levels — find the window that fits your dates, your budget, and how busy you like it.
Apr–Jun, Sep
Best weather · mild & pleasant
May & Sep
Best value · pleasant & quieter
Jan–Mar
Coldest · cheapest
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QUICK ANSWER
For Weather
Apr–Jun, Sep
Mild temperatures · long days · fewer crowds
For Value
Jan–Mar & Nov
Cold but cheapest flights & hotels
Avoid If Budget
Jul–Aug & Dec
Peak crowds, prices spike 40–90%
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Paris's Seasons
Paris has a temperate oceanic climate with four proper seasons. Unlike Bali, there's no dry/wet split — rain falls fairly evenly all year (45–65mm/month). What actually changes month to month is temperature, daylight hours, and how busy the city gets.
WARM SEASON
April – September
Best overall visiting window
- Mild to warm, long daylight hours
- Best for walking tours, café terraces, parks
- Peak crowds & prices: Jun, Jul, Aug
- Best value within warm season: Apr, May, Sep
COOL SEASON
October – March
Cold, but still very visitable
- Short days, museums & indoor sights shine
- Christmas markets & lights in December
- Coldest: January & February
- Lowest flight and hotel prices of the year
ℹ️ Good to know: Paris doesn't get monsoon-style downpours — expect grey, drizzly days scattered through the year rather than dramatic wet/dry seasons like Southeast Asia. Pack a compact umbrella year-round.
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Monthly Weather & Rainfall
10-YEAR AVERAGE
Peak season (busy & pricey)
Best value (mild & quieter)
Cold season (cheaper but chilly)
| Month | Avg Temp | Rainy Days | Rainfall | Daylight | Season |
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| January | 3–8°C | 10–11 | 51 mm | ~8.5 hrs | Coldest month |
| February | 3–9°C | 9–10 | 46 mm | ~10 hrs | Cold, quiet |
| March | 5–13°C | 10–11 | 48 mm | ~11.5 hrs | Mild transition |
| April | 7–16°C | 10 | 53 mm | ~13.5 hrs | Spring blooms |
| May | 10–19°C | 10 | 65 mm | ~15 hrs | Pleasant, great value |
| June | 13–23°C | 9 | 55 mm | ~16 hrs | Warm, long days |
| July | 15–25°C | 8 | 55 mm | ~16 hrs | Warmest, very busy |
| August | 15–25°C | 8 | 55 mm | ~15 hrs | Peak crowds & price |
| September | 12–21°C | 8–9 | 55 mm | ~13 hrs | Mild, best all-round |
| October | 9–16°C | 10 | 65 mm | ~11 hrs | Cooling, colourful |
| November | 5–11°C | 10 | 55 mm | ~9 hrs | Cold season starts |
| December | 3–8°C | 10 | 60 mm | ~8.5 hrs | Cold + festive peak |
💡 Pro tip: April, May and September give you long daylight hours and mild, walkable weather with noticeably fewer crowds and lower hotel/flight prices than June–August — the sweet spot for most Indian travellers.
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Crowd Levels by Month
Crowds in Paris peak around European summer holidays and Christmas — especially July, August, and the last two weeks of December.
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Cost Levels by Month
Flight and hotel prices to Paris move 30–90% between low and peak season. Here's roughly how each month compares for an average traveller, relative to the yearly baseline.
💸 Budget tip: Want to know exactly what your dates would cost? Use the
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Best Time For — By Travel Style
BUDGET TRAVELLERS
Jan, Feb, Nov
Lowest flight & hotel prices
- Cold, but museums & indoor sights are ideal
- Hotels often 35–45% cheaper
- Fewer crowds at the Louvre & Eiffel Tower
BALANCED VALUE
Apr, May, Sep
Mild weather + reasonable prices
- Comfortable temperatures, long days
- Moderate crowds, easier bookings
- Most recommended window for Indians
FOR HONEYMOONS
Apr, May, Sep
Romantic weather, smaller crowds
- Golden light for Seine walks & sunset views
- Boutique hotels more available, better rates
- Avoid Aug & Dec for privacy and crowds
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best month to visit Paris?
April to June and September offer the best weather-to-crowd ratio — mild temperatures, long daylight hours, and noticeably fewer crowds than July/August. May and September give you nearly the same pleasant weather with lower prices.
When is Paris's rainy season?
Paris doesn't really have one. Rainfall is spread fairly evenly across the year at 45–65mm per month, with May and October being marginally wetter. Expect scattered grey, drizzly days rather than a monsoon-style wet season.
Is it worth visiting Paris in winter?
Yes, especially for budget-conscious travellers. Flights and hotels are noticeably cheaper, major museums have shorter queues, and December brings Christmas markets and festive lights. Just pack warm layers — daytime temperatures hover around 3–8°C.
Which months are the most crowded in Paris?
July, August, and the last two weeks of December are the busiest, driven by European summer holidays and Christmas/New Year travel. Expect higher prices and the need to book museum tickets and hotels well ahead.
How much does the temperature change across the year in Paris?
Significantly — from around 3–8°C in January to 15–25°C in July/August. Unlike Bali's near-constant tropical heat, Paris has four distinct seasons, so packing layers and checking your travel month's forecast matters a lot.
What's the cheapest time to visit Paris from India?
January, February and November tend to have the lowest flight and hotel prices, since they fall outside both the summer tourist rush and the December holiday spike. It is cold, but layering up makes it very manageable.