What to Wear in Paris
France · 10 monthly packing guides
Paris leans monochrome and slightly undone. The city prizes a quiet confidence: a well-cut trench, the right scarf, shoes that have walked on cobblestones before. Tourists read as tourists when everything is new.
Choose your month below to match your layers and shoes to the weather. Across the months covered, average daily lows reach 3°C / 37°F in January; average highs reach 26°C / 79°F in July.
Compare Paris by month
Monthly averages help compare packing needs; check the forecast before departure. Only months with published guides are listed. See the source notes below for station and measurement differences. Scroll across the table to see all weather details on a small screen.
| Month | Average low | Average high | Rain days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January packing guide | 3°C / 37°F | 7°C / 45°F | 10 | 8h 30m |
| February packing guide | 3°C / 37°F | 9°C / 48°F | 9 | 10h 08m |
| April packing guide | 7°C / 45°F | 15°C / 59°F | 8 | 13h 15m |
| June packing guide | 14°C / 57°F | 23°C / 73°F | 8 | 16h |
| July packing guide | 16°C / 61°F | 26°C / 79°F | 7 | 16h |
| August packing guide | 16°C / 61°F | 26°C / 79°F | 8 | 14h 45m |
| September packing guide | 13°C / 55°F | 22°C / 72°F | 8 | 12h 40m |
| October packing guide | 10°C / 50°F | 17°C / 63°F | 8 | 10h 45m |
| November packing guide | 6°C / 43°F | 11°C / 52°F | 10 | 9h 10m |
| December packing guide | 4°C / 39°F | 8°C / 46°F | 11 | 8h 10m |
Choose your Paris packing list
Paris in January: 7°C / 45°F afternoons, 3°C / 37°F mornings, ~10 rain days — the year's coldest stretch, les soldes the first Wednesday, haute couture the last week.
In this capsule: Black teddy maxi coat; Light grey fine-knit crew sweater; Navy rose-appliqué chunky knit.
Paris in February: 9°C / 48°F afternoons, 3°C / 37°F nights, the lowest rainfall of the year over about 9 wet days, and an hour and a half more daylight by the 28th.
In this capsule: Navy double-faced wool coat, single-breasted, mid-calf; Burgundy lambswool crew knit; Cream fine-rib wool turtleneck.
Paris in April: 15°C / 59°F afternoons, 7°C / 45°F mornings, ~8 rain days, 13h 15m of daylight — the Parisian cliché at its peak, chestnut blossoms in the Tuileries by mid-month.
In this capsule: Camel trench coat; Fine-knit cream cardigan; Mid-wash straight-leg jeans.
Paris in June: 23°C / 73°F afternoons, 14°C / 57°F mornings, 8 rain days, 203 sunshine hours — the most sun of any spring month.
In this capsule: Light linen blazer; White cropped tee or ribbed tank; Denim mini or midi skirt.
Paris in July: 26°C / 79°F afternoons, 16°C / 61°F mornings, 7 rain days, 222 sunshine hours — the sunniest month of the year.
In this capsule: Cream midi slip dress or wrap dress; Oversized striped Oxford shirt; Wide-leg linen trousers.
Paris in August: 26°C / 79°F afternoons, 16°C / 61°F mornings, 8 rain days, 215 sunshine hours — climate twin to July, but half the locals are away.
In this capsule: Cream linen midi dress; Slate-blue wide-leg linen trousers; White ruched silk-look camisole.
Paris in September: 22°C / 72°F afternoons, 13°C / 55°F nights, eight light rain days — la rentrée, and the best-lit month of the Paris autumn.
In this capsule: Navy slub-weave blazer, unstructured, patch pockets; White cotton shirt, point collar, buttoned cuffs; Camel fine-gauge crew knit.
Paris in October: 17°C / 63°F days, 10°C / 50°F nights, and a reason to carry both a knit and rain protection.
In this capsule: Wool-blend overcoat (camel or charcoal); Chunky cream knit; Straight-leg mid-wash jeans.
Paris in November: 11°C / 52°F afternoons, 6°C / 43°F nights, rain on about 10 days and only about 70 hours of sun in the whole month.
In this capsule: Light heather-grey wool-cashmere coat, single-breasted, one button, mid-thigh; Cream Breton knit with navy stripes, buttons on the left shoulder; White fitted cotton shirt, long sleeves, shaped waist.
Paris in December: 8°C / 46°F days and 4°C / 39°F nights. Keep the warmth outdoors and make the layers removable indoors.
In this capsule: Long heavy wool coat (black or charcoal); Cashmere turtleneck (black or cream); Chunky cream knit.
Climate sources by month
These credits follow the source recorded on each monthly guide. Climate figures inform the packing advice; outfit combinations and illustrations are editorial suggestions.
- January: Météo-France · Parc Montsouris · 1991–2020 normals
- February: Météo-France · Parc Montsouris · 1991–2020 normals
- April: Météo-France · Parc Montsouris · 1991–2020 normals
- June: Météo-France · Parc Montsouris · 1991–2020 normals
- July: Météo-France · Parc Montsouris · 1991–2020 normals
- August: Météo-France · Parc Montsouris · 1991–2020 normals
- September: Météo-France · Parc Montsouris · 1991–2020 normals
- October: Météo-France · Parc Montsouris · 1991–2020 normals
- November: Météo-France · Parc Montsouris · 1991–2020 normals
- December: Météo-France · Parc Montsouris · 1991–2020 normals
Frequently asked questions
Start with your travel month. The 10 published guides cover January, February, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Compare the average low as well as the high: among these months, January has the lowest average low at 3°C / 37°F, while July has the highest average high at 26°C / 79°F. For a trip spanning two months, read both lists before deciding which layers to bring.
No. They are monthly climate averages for planning, not temperatures promised for a particular day or hour. Check the local forecast close to departure and adjust your layers and rain protection. The source, station and averaging period are listed for each month where recorded; different stations or rain-day definitions can affect comparisons.
No. Treat the capsule as a set of clothing functions: walking shoes, a base outfit, weather protection and any change for dinner or a venue's dress code. Start with equivalents you own. Adjust quantities to your trip length and laundry access; the illustrations are outfit suggestions, not a shopping requirement.