September · France
Best time to visit Paris in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Paris in September
Average temperature 17°C, 82 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
8.4/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 82 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
September in Paris scores 8.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 17°C, 82 mm of rain, and roughly 24 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.
September in Paris — reliably good (6th best month)
Temperatures hover around 17°C (63°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 82 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.6 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 8.4/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 8.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Paris in September?
- In September, Paris averages 17°C, 82 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.4/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Paris?
- September earns a 8.4/10 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 September?
- Expect about 82 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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