Best time to visit
Best time to visit France
Our pick: May and SeptemberBest valueChecked 22 October 2026
Best value: Mar–May, Sep–Oct, Dec. Busy and pricier: Jun–Aug. Quiet: Jan–Feb, Nov.
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Paris is lovely in spring, when the parks bloom, and in September, when the city comes back from holiday. Many Parisians leave in August, so some small restaurants and shops close.
Month by month in Paris
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- F4°
- M7°
- A10°
- M14°
- J17°
- J19°
- A19°
- S16°
- O12°
- N7°
- D4°
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Average temperature each month (NASA POWER, 2001 to 2025), coloured by season.
Before you go
- Provence's lavender flowers from late June to late July.
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Questions people ask
When is the cheapest time to visit Paris?
January to early March and November, outside school holidays and the Christmas markets. Hotels are cheapest midweek.
What is the warmest month in Paris?
July, averaging 19°C. The coolest is January, at 3°C.
When is peak season in France?
Jun–Aug, when prices are highest. For better value, try Mar–May, Sep–Oct, Dec.