Paris monthly weather averages

What's the weather like in Paris?

The climate of Paris, France is classified as a temperate which means that it features mild temperatures year-round, with the temperature rarely dipping below freezing during the winter and rarely exceeding 30 degrees Celsius (86°F) during the summer.

The city experiences four distinct seasons, with the warmest months being July and August. During this time, temperatures reach an average high of 24°C (75°F). The coldest months in Paris are December, January, and February, with temperatures usually reaching an average low of 3°C (37°F).

Rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year, with an average of 690 mm (27 in) annually. Snow can occur in the winter months, although it is generally light and short-lived.

The city is also known for its humidity, with the air often feeling heavy and muggy during the summer months. The average humidity level of Paris is between 70 and 80%.

Overall, Paris has a mild climate, making it an ideal destination for visitors looking to explore the city without excessive cold or heat. That said summer can feel a little stifling for some.

Average daytime temperature

The bar chart below shows the average monthly peak daytime temperatures at Paris

Paris average temperature chart (Celsius) Paris average temperature chart (Fahrenheit)
Average monthly temperatures in Paris (degrees centigrade and fahrenheit)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
°C 5.9 7.3 10.3 13.8 17.7 21 23.3 22.9 20 15.3 9.6 6.6
°F 42.7 45.1 50.6 56.8 63.9 69.9 73.9 73.2 68 59.6 49.2 44

Please note: these are the average peak daytime temperatures (usually around mid-afternoon) so do not show daytime / night highs and lows. To see the daily range of temperatures have a look at the temperature max / min chart below.

Average rainfall & rainy days

The graph below shows the average rainfall and number of rainy days per month.

Paris monthly rainfall chart (mm) Paris monthly rainfall chart (inches)
Average monthly rainfall in Paris (mm and inches)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
mm 54 46 52 45 62 57 54 51 57 59 59 55
inches 2.1 1.8 2.1 1.8 2.4 2.3 2.1 2 2.2 2.3 2.3 2.2
Rainy days 17 14 16 15 16 13 11 12 12 14 16 16

Average annual rainfall in Paris: 701.834mm (276.3 inches)

Average daily sunshine

The bar chart below shows the average daily sunshine hours in Paris

Paris average daily sunshine chart
Average daily sunshine Paris
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Hrs sunshine 2.1 3.5 4.6 6.3 7 8 8.4 7.8 6.4 4.6 2.9 1.9

Day / night temperatures

The graph below shows the daily range of temperatures for each month.

Paris average minimum / maximum temperatures (Celsius) Paris average minimum / maximum temperatures (Fahrenheit)
Maximum and minimum daily temperatures in Paris (degrees centigrade and fahrenheit)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Min °C 1.6 1.8 3.7 5.9 9.3 12.4 14.3 13.9 11.6 8.5 4.5 2.5
Max °C 6.1 7.4 10.5 14 18 21.3 23.5 23.1 20.2 15.5 9.7 6.8
Min °F 34.8 35.2 38.7 42.5 48.7 54.2 57.7 57 52.9 47.3 40.1 36.4
Max °F 38.8 40.3 44.8 49.8 56.5 62.2 66 65.3 60.6 53.6 44.8 40.3

Sea temperature

The graph below shows the average sea temperature.

Paris average sea temperature chart (Celsius) Paris average sea temperature chart (Fahrenheit)
Average sea temperature around Paris in degrees centigrade and fahrenheit
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
°C 9.6 8.7 8.9 10.3 12.7 15.5 17.9 19.3 18.6 16.4 13.7 11.3
°F 49.3 47.7 48 50.5 54.8 60 64.3 66.7 65.4 61.6 56.7 52.3

Wind speed

The graph below shows the average wind speed.

Paris average winspeed by month (km/h) Paris average winspeed by month (mph)
Average wind speed in Paris (mph and kmh)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
km/h 14 15 15 15 13 12 12 11 12 12 14 14
mph 9 9 9 9 8 8 7 7 7 7 9 9

A monthly average windspeed of over 16km/h or 10mph suggests a location is fairly windy.

Relative humidity

The graph below shows the average relative humidity.

Paris relative humidity averages
Average relative humidity in Paris
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
92% 87% 79% 74% 76% 75% 73% 74% 78% 85% 90% 90%
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Paris weather stats

Paris weather statistics
Hottest month: July 23.3°C 73.9°F
Driest month: April 45mm 1.8ins
Sunniest month: August 7.8hrs
Coldest month: January 5.9°C 42.6°F
Wettest month: May 62mm 2.4ins
Warmest sea: August 19.3°C 66.7°F
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