Paris in July

In July, Paris averages 25°C (77°F) during the day and 15°C (59°F) at night, with around 8 days of rain (63 mm total).

Peak season

Conditions are comfortable for sightseeing without being sweltering. Occasional showers are likely but won't dominate.

July is a great month to visit Paris: pleasant temperatures and relatively few wet days.

25°C
Avg high
15°C
Avg low
8
Rain days
63 mm
Rainfall

How July compares to the rest of the year in Paris

1st
warmest month of the 12
11th
wettest month of the 12
10%
of yearly rainfall falls in July
15 h 47 min
daylight on the 15th

July is one of the warmest months in Paris (1st of 12) and one of the driest months (11th of 12). Daytime temperature runs 9°C above the annual average (16°C). July runs 2°C warmer than June (23°C) and stays flat into August.

July sunrise & sunset in Paris

🌅
Sunrise (15th)
6:02 AM
🌇
Sunset (15th)
9:49 PM
Day length
15 h 47 min

Times shown for Paris local time (Europe/Paris), calculated for the 15th of July. They shift by a few minutes day to day across the month.

Photography light in Paris — July

Golden-hour and blue-hour windows for the 15th of July, in Paris's local time. Use these for soft warm light (golden) or cool architectural twilight (blue).

🌅 Blue hour (AM)
5:02 AM – 5:42 AM
🌄 Golden hour (AM)
5:42 AM – 6:42 AM
🌇 Golden hour (PM)
9:09 PM – 10:09 PM
🌆 Blue hour (PM)
10:09 PM – 10:49 PM
Milky Way galactic core
Fair
Core only briefly above the horizon — a marginal month even from dark sites near Paris.

📅 When to book — Paris in July

Travel writers usually only tell you when to go. Here's when to book flights and lodging for the best mix of price and availability, based on July's tier (Peak season) and Paris's popularity.

✈ Flights — lead time
4-6 months
Flight prices are near their annual peak. Watch fare-alert tools, book directly when you see a fare under the typical range for this city.
🏨 Lodging — lead time
5-7 months
Boutique hotels and tourist-zone properties fill 6 months out. If you're looking at a specific named hotel or rental, book it the moment you can.

July in France — events that affect travel

Known cultural, religious, or national events that surge prices, fill hotels, or close businesses during this month. Plan around them, or build your itinerary around the ones you'd like to see.

🇫🇷
Bastille Day Window
Festival · low impact

July 14 — France's national day. Parades on the Champs-Élysées, evening fireworks, public transit reroutes in Paris.

Plan: Plan to be in Paris itself for the day if you want the fireworks; expect some museums to close on the 14th.

Crowds & pricing — July in Paris

Peak season

Paris is in peak season during this month — expect bigger crowds at famous sights, higher hotel and flight prices, and longer queues. Restaurant reservations a few days out are advisable, and any boutique hotels you have your eye on should be booked weeks ahead. The trade-off: most attractions, restaurants, and seasonal services are fully open, the weather is at its most reliable, and the city feels at its most alive.

Why this tier: excellent tourism weather Northern Hemisphere summer holidays

Sun & mosquito risk — July in Paris

☀️ UV Index (noon, 15th)
11.1
Extreme
Stay indoors during midday hours; SPF 50+ even briefly outside, UPF clothing, wide-brim hat, sunglasses essential.
🦟 Mosquito risk
●●●●○
High
Peak mosquito activity. DEET 30%+, long sleeves at dawn/dusk, sleep under nets if rural.

UV is a clear-sky sea-level estimate — clouds, altitude, and reflective surfaces (snow, water) shift it ±30%. Mosquito risk is climate-derived only; for current disease advisories (dengue, malaria, zika) check the CDC or WHO travel pages before your trip.

Paris in other months

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRain daysSnow days
January 7°C / 45°F 2°C / 36°F 51 mm 10 2
February 9°C / 48°F 3°C / 37°F 42 mm 9 2
March 13°C / 55°F 5°C / 41°F 49 mm 10 1
April 16°C / 61°F 7°C / 45°F 53 mm 9 0
May 20°C / 68°F 11°C / 52°F 65 mm 10 0
June 23°C / 73°F 13°C / 55°F 55 mm 9 0
July 25°C / 77°F 15°C / 59°F 63 mm 8 0
August 25°C / 77°F 15°C / 59°F 43 mm 8 0
September 22°C / 72°F 12°C / 54°F 55 mm 9 0
October 16°C / 61°F 9°C / 48°F 60 mm 10 0
November 11°C / 52°F 5°C / 41°F 52 mm 11 1
December 7°C / 45°F 3°C / 37°F 59 mm 11 1

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Frequently asked questions

How hot is Paris in July?

In July, Paris averages a high of 25°C (77°F) and a low of 15°C (59°F) — generally warm.

Does it rain a lot in Paris in July?

July sees occasional rain in Paris, with about 8 rainy days on average.

Is July a good time to visit Paris?

July is warm. It suits travelers who are comfortable with warm weather; check the month-by-month ranking to compare it against the rest of the year.

What should I pack for Paris in July?

Pack light layers for warm days and cooler evenings. See the full July packing list for Paris for a complete, climate-based checklist.

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