Weather in Paris in August
August in Paris is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.
In France, this is how Paris actually wears August, not how a country centroid would. Compared with July and January, August sits in the middle of Paris's year.
Pack for Paris in August, not for a brochure that was photographed in another season.
- Average temp
- 21°C
16–26°C
- Rainfall
- 54 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
What to expect
Daytime
Warm days in Paris in August. A hat starts to earn its keep at midday. Evenings are the comfortable part of the clock.
You can walk at more hours than in the fierce months. Still build in a pause when the sun is high. Nights are easy.
Rain
Mixed skies in Paris in August. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.
Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Paris
Dates are a starting point for August.
Travel guides for Paris
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Paris
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Similar weather in August
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FAQs about Paris
Climate averages for Paris, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Paris is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
August is the hottest month, with an average around 21°C.
May is the wettest month, with about 75 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
