Climate Chart of Paris, France

Monthly data: Temperature °C, Rain (mm), Sunshine (h) · 2013–2023

Climate overview

Temperature

Monthly mean temperatures are lowest in January, at 4.8 °C, and reach their highest point in July, at 20.8 °C. These figures describe monthly averages, not daytime maximum temperatures, so they are useful for understanding the broad temperature pattern but do not show the range visitors may encounter from day to day. The unweighted mean across the monthly temperature means is 12.3 °C. It summarizes the calendar-month averages; it is not a day-weighted annual average.

Rain

The mean daily rainfall is highest in May, at 2.47 mm/day, and lowest in April, at 1.56 mm/day. These are daily averages associated with each month, not monthly rainfall totals, and they do not reveal how rainfall is distributed across individual days. Across the calendar months, the unweighted mean of the monthly daily-rainfall means is 1.96 mm/day. This offers a broad reference point rather than a forecast for any particular day.

Sunshine

Mean daily sunshine duration is lowest in January, at 3.12 hours/day, and highest in July, at 11.29 hours/day. These are average sunshine hours per day, not measures of day length, and actual conditions can vary. The unweighted mean across the monthly sunshine means is 7.59 hours/day per day, providing a general reference across the calendar months rather than a promise of sunshine on a given day.

Snow

Mean daily snowfall reaches its highest monthly average in January, at 1.32 mm/day. The unweighted mean across the monthly daily-snowfall means is 0.30 mm/day. These averages do not establish how many snowy days occur, snow depth, snow cover, or skiing conditions.

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For visitors prioritising cooler monthly averages, January is the relevant reference, with a mean temperature of 4.8 °C; pack for the conditions you expect to encounter rather than treating a monthly mean as a daytime high. Those planning outdoor sightseeing around sunshine may also note that daily sunshine averages are lowest in January at 3.12 hours/day and highest in July at 11.29 hours/day. Sunshine duration is not day length, and neither average guarantees conditions on a particular date. If lower average rainfall is a priority, April is the conditional option in these figures, with mean daily rainfall of 1.56 mm/day. Rain preparation is especially relevant for May, when the mean daily amount is 2.47 mm/day. These averages do not guarantee dry days or indicate how frequently rain falls, so flexible plans and suitable rainwear remain useful; the figures cannot rank one month as best for every visitor.

Snowfall averages are highest in January, at 1.32 mm/day per day. This records a mean daily amount, not the number of snowy days or likely snow depth or cover, so it cannot establish whether snow-related activities will be available during a visit.

Climate Data Overview for Paris, France

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