Monthly climate guide
Paris weather in August
Expect warm weather in Paris in August: afternoons reach about 25°C (77°F), while nights drop to around 13°C (56°F). Around 56 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as July and 3°C warmer than September.
What stands out in August
- Good walking weather for combining Louvre Museum and Eiffel Tower in one day.
- Paris is usually about 2°C warmer than Rouen, 110 km away, in August.
- It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 60%.
- August brings late summer to Paris.
August is typically Paris's warmest month.
Avg high
25°C
77°F
Avg low
13°C
56°F
Rainfall
56 mm
some rain
Humidity
72%
relative
Sky
60%
cloud · often cloudy
Paris weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / 44°F | 1°C / 33°F | 59 mm | 93% | 78% |
| February | 8°C / 46°F | 0°C / 33°F | 51 mm | 87% | 69% |
| March | 12°C / 54°F | 2°C / 36°F | 49 mm | 82% | 62% |
| April | 16°C / 61°F | 5°C / 41°F | 40 mm | 76% | 60% |
| May | 19°C / 66°F | 8°C / 46°F | 70 mm | 76% | 65% |
| June | 22°C / 72°F | 12°C / 53°F | 70 mm | 76% | 65% |
| July | 25°C / 77°F | 14°C / 56°F | 50 mm | 72% | 60% |
| August | 25°C / 77°F | 13°C / 56°F | 56 mm | 72% | 60% |
| September | 22°C / 71°F | 11°C / 51°F | 45 mm | 76% | 56% |
| October | 17°C / 62°F | 8°C / 46°F | 58 mm | 84% | 66% |
| November | 11°C / 52°F | 4°C / 40°F | 62 mm | 91% | 74% |
| December | 8°C / 46°F | 2°C / 36°F | 80 mm | 93% | 76% |
What to pack for August
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is August a good time to visit Paris?
Our Paris guide recommends: April to June or September to October, avoiding August when many Parisians (and some businesses) are away.
Book Louvre and Eiffel Tower tickets online for a specific time slot — it's the single biggest time-saver in the city.
Best time to visit Paris →Other France cities in August
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Paris in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Paris?
August is a reasonable time for Paris: highs around 25°C and about 56 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Paris in August?
Average highs are about 25°C (77°F) and average lows about 13°C (56°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Paris in August?
Paris typically gets around 56 mm of rain in August — some rain.
When is the best time to visit Paris?
April to June or September to October, avoiding August when many Parisians (and some businesses) are away.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Paris (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.