When is the best time to go to the parisian region?

If you want to enjoy mild weather, the best time to visit the Parisian region (Île-de-France) is from May to October. However, the capital and its surroundings can, of course, be visited all year round; it all depends on what you want to do there, your budget, and your desires.

  • For a city trip to Paris, the sun is generally present from late spring to early autumn. You can then make the most of the parks and gardens and stroll at your leisure. The rest of the year, the weather is more unpredictable, with cold and rain possibly being part of the experience. This is a good time to visit museums and warm up in a typical brasserie.
  • For a break in nature, whether in the Fontainebleau forest or in the countryside of the Parisian region, it is better to avoid the winter season. In spring, the vegetation awakens, offering beautiful escapes. In summer, many leisure islands and lakes invite swimming, while in autumn, the trees are adorned with vibrant colors.
  • It is also quite possible to go on beautiful hikes in the Parisian region. You can, for example, visit the Gâtinais Français Regional Natural Park, near Melun, or the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse Regional Natural Park, where hundreds of kilometers of marked trails await you.
  • To visit the Palace of Versailles, winter is again not the best time, as the gardens are bare, the fountains are turned off, and all the outdoor statues are covered to protect them from the elements. If you had to choose a season, opt for summer, especially in July and August, when the programming is richest with shows, concerts, operas, and costume evenings. An unforgettable experience!
  • When to go to the Parisian region to avoid the crowds? This is another important question, as Paris is the world's top tourist destination. It is between April and October that the Parisian region is the most crowded, with a peak during the summer months. If you want to be peaceful and not wait in line for any activity, it is better to go between November and March, even if the weather is not favorable. It is also during this period that prices are the most attractive. One downside: if the goal of your stay is to go to Disneyland Paris, avoid the month of December and the Christmas festivities.



Where and when to go based on the weather?

Essonne
Évry (Essonne), Corbeil-Essonnes...

May, June, July, August, September and October
65°F to 79°F°C
2 to 6 days
April
63°F
3 days
January, February, March, November and December
45°F to 56°F°C
3 to 6 days

Hauts-de-Seine
Chatenay-Malabry, Nanterre, Antony...

May, June, July, August, September and October
63°F to 79°F°C
1 to 8 days
April
63°F
2 to 3 days
January, February, March, November and December
45°F to 56°F°C
2 to 6 days

Paris
Paris...

May, June, July, August, September and October
63°F to 79°F°C
2 to 6 days
April
63°F
3 days
January, February, March, November and December
45°F to 56°F°C
4 to 7 days

Seine-et-Marne
Melun, Fontainebleau, Disneyland Paris...

May, June, July, August, September and October
63°F to 79°F°C
4 to 9 days
April
61°F
4 to 5 days
January, February, March, November and December
43°F to 54°F°C
5 to 8 days

Seine-Saint-Denis
Noisy-le-Sec, Saint-Denis...

May, June, July, August, September and October
63°F to 79°F°C
2 to 6 days
April
63°F
2 to 3 days
January, February, March, November and December
45°F to 56°F°C
3 to 7 days

Val-d'Oise
Cergy, Montmorency, Argenteuil...

May, June, July, August, September and October
63°F to 79°F°C
1 to 9 days
April
61°F to 63°F°C
2 to 5 days
January, February, March, November and December
45°F to 56°F°C
2 to 8 days

Val-de-Marne
Créteil...

May, June, July, August, September and October
63°F to 79°F°C
3 to 7 days
April
63°F
4 days
January, February, March, November and December
45°F to 56°F°C
5 to 7 days

Yvelines
Versailles (Yvelines), Chatou, Saint-Germain-en-Laye...

May, June, July, August, September and October
63°F to 79°F°C
2 to 9 days
April
61°F to 63°F°C
2 to 5 days
January, February, March, November and December
45°F to 56°F°C
3 to 8 days


Best time to travel to Parisian region by cities

Chargement en cours
Essonne Essonne Hauts-de-Seine Hauts-de-Seine Paris Paris Seine-et-Marne Seine-et-Marne Seine-Saint-Denis Seine-Saint-Denis Val-d'Oise Val-d'Oise Val-de-Marne Val-de-Marne Yvelines Yvelines

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Climate and Weather in the parisian region

The climate of the Parisian region (Île-de-France) is oceanic with a temperate summer. Due to its geographical position and its location in a basin, Île-de-France is indeed subject to oceanic influences coming from the west, particularly from Brittany and other coastal regions, as well as, more rarely, continental influences from the east, notably from Alsace, Lorraine, or Champagne-Ardenne. Generally speaking, the weather in the Parisian region is characterized by frequent rainfall throughout the year, with precipitation volumes that are even slightly higher than those of London, the British capital. It can also be noted that temperatures are rarely extreme and that the four seasons are well defined.

Parisian region: La Tour Eiffel et Paris

Climate in the Parisian region in summer

From June to September, summer settles in Île-de-France, temperatures are very pleasant and sunshine is at its peak. Even though one can expect rainy days, especially at the end of June and in July, the weather in the Paris region is generally favorable.

In July and August, expect average temperatures around 26°C during the day and 16°C (61°F) at night. In September, the weather begins to cool down and the thermometer drops by about 3°C (38°F) . But this is compensated by a drier atmosphere.

Climate in the Parisian region in autumn

Autumn, from late September to late December, sees a decline in temperatures, the return of grayness and increased precipitation again in Île-de-France.

  • Late September–early October, we can still have fairly mild temperatures, around 18°C (65°F) in the middle of the day, and bright sunshine.
  • In November, the weather deteriorates quickly. The sky remains gray, it is around 12°C (54°F) during the day and 7°C (45°F) at night. In the more remote areas of the Paris region, such as Seine-et-Marne or Val-d'Oise, some snowflakes even begin to fall.
  • In December, precipitation intensifies, it rains more in the capital and nearby suburbs, while the more distant departments experience increasing snow episodes. As for temperatures, they average between 4 and 8°C (47°F) depending on the time of day.

Climate in the Parisian region in winter

In winter, from late December to late March, we note quite cold temperatures and it can happen that they are negative. It is between 7 and 9°C (49°F) during the day in the heart of winter and around 13°C (56°F) as spring approaches. At night, expect 5 to 8°C (47°F) less.

Snow can fall, particularly in January and February, but it is mainly rain that showers Paris and the rest of the region. Moreover, the sun is scarce at this time of year.

Climate in the Parisian region in spring

In spring, from late March to late June, the climate in Île-de-France slowly improves. However, it is during this period that the temperature difference between day and night is the greatest, with variations between 8 and 10°C (50°F) .

  • In March and April, temperatures remain cool (between 13 and 17°C (63°F) ), but precipitation is lower.
  • Starting in May, the sun is more present, the air warms up, with the mercury nearing 20°C (68°F) , and the mild weather invites you to take a good breath of fresh air.
  • In June, summery weather begins to settle in, days are long and generally sunny, and it is around 23°C (74°F) during the day.


Temperatures and rainfall in the parisian region

On these 2 graphs, we present the evolution of temperatures of Parisian region and month-by-month rainfall for the cities of Paris, Cergy, Chatenay-Malabry, Disneyland Paris and Fontainebleau.


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in the parisian region

Find out when Parisian region has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in the parisian region

The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, February, March, November and December. The number of visitors to Parisian region is high in: April, May, June, July, August, September and October.

  • Very low season in the parisian region: January, February and March.
  • Low season in the parisian region: November and December.
  • High season in the parisian region: April, May, September and October.
  • Peak season in the parisian region: June, July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for Parisian region month by month



Average price for flights to the parisian region

A return flight between New York City and Paris is generally cheaper if you go in february ($ 490 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 254 more for your airline ticket to Paris if you go in july.

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Where to go in the parisian region?

This table allows you to see the maximum temperature for each city and our opinion on the weather month by month (see colour legend below the table).

Cities jan.feb.mar.apr.mayjun.jul.aug.sep.oct.nov.dec.
Paris45°F47°F56°F63°F67°F74°F77°F79°F74°F63°F54°F47°F
Cergy45°F47°F54°F61°F67°F72°F77°F77°F72°F63°F52°F47°F
Chatenay-Malabry45°F47°F56°F63°F67°F74°F77°F79°F74°F63°F54°F47°F
Disneyland Paris43°F47°F54°F61°F65°F72°F76°F77°F72°F63°F52°F45°F
Fontainebleau45°F47°F54°F61°F67°F72°F77°F79°F74°F63°F52°F47°F
Marne-la-Vallée45°F47°F54°F61°F67°F72°F77°F77°F72°F63°F52°F47°F
Melun45°F47°F54°F61°F67°F72°F77°F79°F74°F63°F52°F47°F
Versailles (Yvelines)45°F47°F54°F61°F65°F72°F76°F77°F72°F63°F52°F47°F
Antony45°F47°F56°F63°F67°F74°F77°F79°F74°F63°F54°F47°F
Bussy-Saint-Georges45°F47°F54°F61°F67°F72°F77°F77°F72°F63°F52°F47°F
Chatou45°F49°F56°F63°F67°F74°F77°F79°F74°F65°F54°F47°F
Chaville45°F47°F56°F63°F67°F74°F77°F79°F74°F63°F54°F47°F
Nanterre45°F49°F56°F63°F67°F74°F77°F79°F74°F63°F54°F47°F
Noisy-le-Sec45°F47°F56°F63°F67°F74°F77°F79°F74°F63°F54°F47°F
Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte45°F47°F54°F61°F67°F72°F77°F79°F74°F63°F52°F47°F
Évry (Essonne)45°F49°F56°F63°F67°F74°F79°F79°F74°F65°F54°F47°F
Montmorency45°F49°F56°F63°F67°F74°F77°F79°F74°F63°F54°F47°F
Provins43°F47°F54°F61°F65°F72°F77°F77°F72°F63°F52°F47°F
Argenteuil45°F49°F56°F63°F67°F74°F77°F79°F74°F63°F54°F47°F
Boulogne-Billancourt45°F47°F56°F63°F67°F74°F77°F79°F74°F63°F54°F47°F

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very bad weather


About Parisian region

What can I do in the parisian region?

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Is this weather information for Parisian region reliable?

Climate data for Parisian region has been gathered every day since January 2009. The analysis of these meteorological data for Parisian region allows us to determine the average for each month in Paris, Cergy, Chatenay-Malabry, Disneyland Paris, Fontainebleau, Marne-la-Vallée, Melun, Versailles (Yvelines), and 18 other cities.

So yes: this data is reliable except in cases of temporary climate disruption in the region.

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