July · France
Best time to visit Paris in July Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Paris in July
Average temperature 20°C, 86 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 66% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
July score
8.7/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 20°C
- Rainfall
- 86 mm
- Humidity
- 66%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
July in Paris scores 8.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 20°C, 86 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Paris rewards unhurried days: market mornings, museum afternoons, and long café evenings unfold best in the gentler light of spring and early autumn.
July ranks 4th of 12 for Paris — one of the best windows
July averages 20°C (68°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
Rainfall runs 86 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.7 hours of daylight.
A 8.7/10 puts this among the year's best months in Paris (4th of 12); only August scores higher, at 8.9/10.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.
Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Paris in July?
- In July, Paris averages 20°C, 86 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.7/10.
- Is July a good time to visit Paris?
- July earns a 8.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Paris in July?
- Expect about 86 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 66% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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