Best Time to Visit Paris, France

When to go to Paris

Paris is at its best when locals are home and the weather sits in the upper teens to mid twenties. That is May, June, and September. July and August empty out the local Paris and fill it with tourists in 35°C heat. Winter is gray but the museums and bistros do not care.

Seasonal overview

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Dry season

April to September

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Rainy season

October to March

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Periods to avoid

July and August (heat waves, locals leave the city, prices spike)

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Best month: May

May, June, and September. Cafe-on-the-sidewalk weather, full city, manageable crowds.

12-month overview

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Best weeks to visit Paris

✨ May 15 to 28

✨ September 10 to 24

Tips for Paris

August: many restaurants close for vacation. Plan ahead or go to a tourist-area cafe.
Fete de la Musique (June 21) is one of the best free events in Europe.
Pack a light layer even in summer. Evenings on a Seine boat can surprise.

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