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Île-de-France, France

Paris in July

Peak season: lively and popular, but book ahead. The best months for Paris are May, June, September and October. In July, mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; mostly dry with the odd shower.

Peak season: lively and popular, but book ahead.
Avg temp
21°C
Rainfall
62 mm
Season
Peak
~Cost/day
€157
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Weather and what to pack

In July, Paris is typically mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; mostly dry with the odd shower. Average temperatures sit around 21°C with about 62mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Paris in July

Highlights from our guide.

Louvre Museum (book timed entry)
Notre-Dame & Île de la Cité walk
Musée d'Orsay impressionists
Eiffel Tower summit at sunset
Le Marais pastry & cheese crawl
Seine-side bistro dinner

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Paris in July: FAQ

Is July a good time to visit Paris?+

Peak season: lively and popular, but book ahead. Paris's best months are generally May, June, September and October.

What is the weather like in Paris in July?+

Expect average temperatures around 21°C. Rainfall averages about 62mm for the month. In short, mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What should I pack for Paris in July?+

Based on the typical July weather: mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What is there to do in Paris in July?+

Popular things to do include Louvre Museum (book timed entry), Notre-Dame & Île de la Cité walk, Musée d'Orsay impressionists and Eiffel Tower summit at sunset. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

Paris in other months

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