Paris Temperature by Month

The average annual maximum temperature in Paris, Ile de France, France is 17°C (63°F), with daytime highs ranging from 8°C (46°F) in January to 26°C (79°F) in August. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Paris compares to cities worldwide.

The climate in Paris is dynamic, ranging widely from chilly in winter to comfortable in summer. Nights are significantly colder, with lows dropping from 14°C (57°F) in August to 2°C (36°F) in January.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Paris by month:

From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak. August, the warmest month, averages 214 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Paris's average annual maximum temperature is 17°C (63°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:

Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.

Glasgow, Scotland averages 13°C (55°F) a year, mild but often grey, with cold winters and rarely hot summers.

Boston, USA averages 16°C (61°F) annually, with four distinct seasons and cold winters that rival northern Europe.

Tokyo, Japan averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with hot summers, cool winters, and a well-defined cherry blossom spring.

Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.

In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.

In Paris, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 8°C (46°F) and humidity around 83%, considered very high. In August, the warmest month, temperatures average 26°C (79°F) with 71% humidity, conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.

Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.

The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.

Seasonal temperature shifts influence more than just how warm it feels, they also drive changes in rainfall, cloud cover, and wind patterns throughout the year.

Warmer air holds more moisture, which tends to mean heavier or more frequent rain during the warmer months. When temperatures drop in winter, any precipitation that does fall is more likely to come as snow or sleet, though in Paris this rarely lasts long on the ground.

For more on Paris's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Paris climate page.