Paris · France
August
Warmest and driest month — but Paris without Parisians is Paris with the soul extracted.
Strong option
#12 of 12 months
There are better months for Paris — see the full ranking below.
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High
24.3°C
Low
15.5°C
Rain
42mm
Sun
8.1hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How August scores in Paris
Weather
Excellent
Value
Above average
Crowds
Average
Events
Average
Atmosphere
Average
What you gain in August
- ↑Hottest and driest month: 24°C, minimal rain (42mm), long evenings
- ↑Some tourist accommodation paradoxically more available as August is Parisian holiday month
- ↑Heatwaves aside, the light is beautiful and the city photogenic
What you sacrifice
- ↓Most neighbourhood restaurants and local shops closed — you eat tourist food at tourist prices
- ↓The authentic Paris of cafés, markets, and local life is largely suspended
- ↓Heatwave risk (canicule) is real: August 2003 reached 40°C, and these events are increasing
How August compares to September (best month)
| Factor | August | September ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 8 | 9 |
| Value | 5 | 5 |
| Crowds | 4 | 5 |
August in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Paris, not across destinations. Methodology →