Climate in Paris — Annual Weather Overview
Paris has a oceanic climate — mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. The hottest month is July (average high 25.1°C) and the coolest is January (7.6°C). The seasons are strongly defined — a 17.5°C swing between July highs and January lows. Annual rainfall totals around 767mm. December is the wettest month at 96.2mm, while February averages just 47.3mm. Average daily sunshine is 8.2 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 15.8°C, 166mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 24.7°C, 191mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 17.3°C, 206mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 8.8°C, 203mm rain.
Paris — Monthly Temperatures
Paris — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Paris stays reasonable all year.
Paris weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.6°C | 2.5°C | 59.7mm | 3.5h | 11 | 10/10 |
| February | 10.3°C | 3.5°C | 47.3mm | 5.5h | 10 | 10/10 |
| March | 12.5°C | 4.1°C | 59.8mm | 7.7h | 12 | 10/10 |
| April | 15.6°C | 5.6°C | 48.6mm | 10.2h | 9 | 10/10 |
| May | 19.3°C | 9.6°C | 58.1mm | 11.4h | 10 | 10/10 |
| June | 24.0°C | 14.1°C | 73.0mm | 12.1h | 11 | 10/10 |
| July | 25.1°C | 15.0°C | 58.6mm | 11.9h | 8 | 10/10 |
| August | 25.1°C | 15.6°C | 59.6mm | 10.9h | 11 | 10/10 |
| September | 22.8°C | 13.3°C | 59.6mm | 9.7h | 9 | 10/10 |
| October | 17.4°C | 9.9°C | 88.2mm | 6.8h | 14 | 10/10 |
| November | 11.6°C | 5.8°C | 58.7mm | 5.1h | 12 | 10/10 |
| December | 8.4°C | 3.9°C | 96.2mm | 3.1h | 15 | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Paris have?
Paris has a oceanic climate — mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. Average highs range from 7.6°C in January to 25.1°C in July.
What is the hottest month in Paris?
July is the hottest month in Paris, with average highs of 25.1°C and lows of 15.0°C.
What is the coldest month in Paris?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 7.6°C and lows of 2.5°C.
What is the wettest month in Paris?
December is the wettest month, averaging 96.2mm of rainfall over around 15 rainy days.
How much rain does Paris get per year?
Paris receives around 767mm of rain per year. The driest month is February (47.3mm).
When is the best time to visit Paris?
The best time to visit Paris is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.