AI-generatedParis at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,710 h
- Rain a year
- 694 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 42 m
Climate in Paris
Paris has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 1,710 hours of sunshine a year, Paris is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
08:0919:03
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Paris in October?
In October, Paris is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Paris.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 54 min08:09 – 19:03
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 69 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Paris
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %85 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %13 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %47 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Paris
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.8 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Paris, 35 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 4 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Paris
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 55 min
- Fair skin
- about 70 min
- Light brown skin
- about 100 min
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Paris: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Paris has about 11 rainy days with 69 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14 | 7° | 2° | 1.9 h | 12 | 59 |
| FebruaryFeb | 19 | 9° | 2° | 2.9 h | 11 | 51 |
| MarchMar | 38 | 12° | 3° | 4.3 h | 11 | 53 |
| AprilApr | 62 | 15° | 6° | 5.9 h | 10 | 50 |
| MayMay | 75 | 19° | 10° | 6.5 h | 12 | 62 |
| JuneJun | 80 | 22° | 13° | 6.8 h | 10 | 57 |
| JulyJul | 83 | 24° | 15° | 7.2 h | 9 | 55 |
| AugustAug | 81 | 25° | 15° | 6.9 h | 10 | 57 |
| SeptemberSep | 80 | 21° | 12° | 5.8 h | 9 | 45 |
| OctoberOct | 59 | 17° | 9° | 3.8 h | 11 | 69 |
| NovemberNov | 28 | 11° | 5° | 2.3 h | 12 | 63 |
| DecemberDec | 12 | 8° | 3° | 1.8 h | 13 | 74 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
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Best time to visit Paris
The best time to visit Paris is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to October. The wettest month is December with 74 mm of precipitation.
Paris through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Paris in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 12–19 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Paris in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 22–25 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Paris in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 11–21 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Paris in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–9 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Paris for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Dec
12 or more rainy days
Paris month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
14January7° · 2 h
In January, Paris is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Paris.
Paris in January19February9° · 3 h
In February, Paris is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Paris.
Paris in February38March12° · 4 h
In March, Paris is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Paris.
Paris in March62April15° · 6 h
In April, Paris is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 50 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Paris.
Paris in April75May19° · 7 h
In May, Paris is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Paris.
Paris in May80June22° · 7 h
In June, Paris is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Paris.
Paris in June83July24° · 7 h
In July, Paris is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Paris.
Paris in July81August25° · 7 h
In August, Paris is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Paris.
Paris in August80September21° · 6 h
In September, Paris is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Paris.
Paris in September59October17° · 4 h
In October, Paris is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Paris.
Paris in October28November11° · 2 h
In November, Paris is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Paris.
Paris in November12December8° · 2 h
In December, Paris is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Paris.
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Paris vs. London
In October Paris has the better holiday weather (score 59 vs. 51). During the day London is 2 °C cooler than Paris.
| in October | Paris | London |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 59 | 51 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
France in October: the best places
In October, Paris ranks 2 of 9 destinations in this country.
- Marseille20°20°83
- 2ParisThis page17°59
- 3Chamonix14°55
- 4Porto-Vecchio22°21°55
- 5Ajaccio21°21°47
- 6Cannes20°20°40
- 7Saint-Tropez20°20°40
- 8Nice20°20°39
Planning a trip to Paris
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 350 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Paris
When is the best time to visit Paris?
The best time to visit Paris is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Paris?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Paris?
The wettest month is December with 74 mm of precipitation. The driest month is September with 45 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Paris get?
Paris gets around 1,710 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.2 hours a day; in December there are 1.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Paris in?
Paris uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
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