When to go to Paris.
Are you deciding between two weeks? Start with the month. Each page covers what the season usually feels like and which base makes sense.
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Twelve short reads, one per month — no invented forecasts.
- 01Winter
January
Winter is the quietest season, and the city can feel more local once the holiday weeks pass. Year-end lights make the centre festive and busy, so book those nights early. Dark afternoons are a good excuse for museums and long lunches; some shops and restaurants close for a few days around the holidays, so check before you plan.
Month guide - 02Winter
February
Winter is the quietest season, and the city can feel more local once the holiday weeks pass. Year-end lights make the centre festive and busy, so book those nights early. Dark afternoons are a good excuse for museums and long lunches; some shops and restaurants close for a few days around the holidays, so check before you plan.
Month guide - 03Spring
March
Spring is one of the most requested seasons in Paris, and prices tend to rise around the Easter holidays and the first sunny weekends. Days are usually mild and good for walking, with blossoms in the parks and café terraces filling up. Spring weather can turn quickly, so keep a layer and a backup indoor plan.
Month guide - 04Spring
April
Spring is one of the most requested seasons in Paris, and prices tend to rise around the Easter holidays and the first sunny weekends. Days are usually mild and good for walking, with blossoms in the parks and café terraces filling up. Spring weather can turn quickly, so keep a layer and a backup indoor plan.
Month guide - 05Spring
May
Spring is one of the most requested seasons in Paris, and prices tend to rise around the Easter holidays and the first sunny weekends. Days are usually mild and good for walking, with blossoms in the parks and café terraces filling up. Spring weather can turn quickly, so keep a layer and a backup indoor plan.
Month guide - 06Summer
June
Summer brings long days, outdoor dinners and a lot of people; the main sights are busiest and heat can make midday walking uncomfortable. Many Parisians leave on holiday, so some neighbourhood restaurants close for part of the season. Book rooms and popular museums ahead, and use the early morning and evening for the long walks.
Month guide - 07Summer
July
Summer brings long days, outdoor dinners and a lot of people; the main sights are busiest and heat can make midday walking uncomfortable. Many Parisians leave on holiday, so some neighbourhood restaurants close for part of the season. Book rooms and popular museums ahead, and use the early morning and evening for the long walks.
Month guide - 08Summer
August
Summer brings long days, outdoor dinners and a lot of people; the main sights are busiest and heat can make midday walking uncomfortable. Many Parisians leave on holiday, so some neighbourhood restaurants close for part of the season. Book rooms and popular museums ahead, and use the early morning and evening for the long walks.
Month guide - 09Autumn
September
Early autumn is often the best balance: mild walking weather, fewer families than in summer and a city that has settled back into its routines. The cultural season picks up, and hotel prices tend to stay high around the busiest weeks. Rain becomes more likely as the season goes on, so keep some indoor plans handy.
Month guide - 10Autumn
October
Early autumn is often the best balance: mild walking weather, fewer families than in summer and a city that has settled back into its routines. The cultural season picks up, and hotel prices tend to stay high around the busiest weeks. Rain becomes more likely as the season goes on, so keep some indoor plans handy.
Month guide - 11Autumn
November
Early autumn is often the best balance: mild walking weather, fewer families than in summer and a city that has settled back into its routines. The cultural season picks up, and hotel prices tend to stay high around the busiest weeks. Rain becomes more likely as the season goes on, so keep some indoor plans handy.
Month guide - 12Winter
December
Winter is the quietest season, and the city can feel more local once the holiday weeks pass. Year-end lights make the centre festive and busy, so book those nights early. Dark afternoons are a good excuse for museums and long lunches; some shops and restaurants close for a few days around the holidays, so check before you plan.
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