Weather in Paris in July

July 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 July, not how a country centroid would. July is the peak of the warm side of the year in Paris. If you wanted the gentlest heat, this is not that month.

Paris
Average temp
21°C

16–26°C

Rainfall
58 mm

Showers likely

Sunshine

What to expect

Daytime

Warm days in Paris in July. 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 July. 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 July.

All hotels in Paris

Average weather in Paris

TemperatureRainfall

Source: MeteostatPeriod: 1991-2020Checked: 28 Aug 2026265 places covered

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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.