🇫🇷 Paris vs Rotterdam 🇳🇱

Paris, France vs Rotterdam, Netherlands — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Paris is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Paris is drier, with roughly 43 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇫🇷 Paris🇳🇱 Rotterdam
Avg annual high16°C15°C
Hottest monthJuly (25°C)July (22°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (2°C low)February (2°C low)
Rainy days / year114157
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Best months to visitMay, June, SeptemberJune, July, August

🇫🇷 Paris

Best around May, June, September. Hottest in July (25°C), coldest lows in January (2°C).

🇳🇱 Rotterdam

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (22°C), coldest lows in February (2°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Paris or Rotterdam warmer?

Paris is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Paris or Rotterdam?

Rotterdam is rainier — Paris sees about 43 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Paris vs Rotterdam?

Paris is best around May, June, September; Rotterdam is best around June, July, August.

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