Paris · France
July
Bastille Day (14 July) and Paris Plages — the most visited month, the least Parisian.
Strong option
#7 of 12 months
There are better months for Paris — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
23.5°C
Low
15.3°C
Rain
54mm
Sun
8.4hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How July scores in Paris
Weather
Excellent
Value
Average
Crowds
Below average
Events
Excellent
Atmosphere
Good
What you gain in July
- ↑Bastille Day (14 July): military parade on the Champs-Élysées and evening fireworks at the Eiffel Tower
- ↑Paris Plages turns Seine banks into urban beaches — genuinely fun and free
- ↑Open-air cinema (Cinéma en Plein Air) in Parc de la Villette throughout July
What you sacrifice
- ↓Parisians leave Paris for the summer — many local restaurants and shops close for 2–3 weeks
- ↓Tourist-to-resident ratio at its least authentic: Paris feels like a theme park version of itself
- ↓Peak prices: central hotels reaching highest annual rates
How July compares to September (best month)
| Factor | July | September ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 8 | 9 |
| Value | 4 | 5 |
| Crowds | 3 | 5 |
July in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Paris, not across destinations. Methodology →