Climate normals · 1970–2000
Paris Climate
Paris is a city in France (11) with a population of about 2,138,551. Its average annual temperature is 11.8°C (53°F), with roughly 658 mm of rain per year.
11.8°C
Avg Temp
658
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Paris Climate
Paris has an average annual temperature of 11.8°C (53°F) and receives about 658 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
11.8°C
Avg Temp
658
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5° / 40° | 54 mm |
| February | 5° / 41° | 47 mm |
| March | 8° / 46° | 52 mm |
| April | 10° / 51° | 54 mm |
| May | 15° / 58° | 64 mm |
| June | 17° / 63° | 57 mm |
| July | 20° / 68° | 61 mm |
| August | 20° / 68° | 44 mm |
| September | 16° / 61° | 54 mm |
| October | 12° / 54° | 60 mm |
| November | 8° / 46° | 53 mm |
| December | 6° / 42° | 58 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Paris
The most comfortable months to visit Paris are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 25°C high). The coldest is January (near 2°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Paris are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Paris, France has an average annual temperature of 11.8°C and about 658 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Paris average about 25°C (77°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.