The best time to visit Paris is the shoulder season: April to June and September to October. You get pleasant weather, the city in full swing, and fewer crowds and lower prices than peak summer. Use our free month-by-month tool to see the weather, crowds, prices and a local verdict for any month.
Spring (April-June) brings blossoms and long light but rising crowds. Summer (July-August) is peak and hot, with many local spots closed in August. Autumn (September-October) is a connoisseur favourite: warm enough, fewer crowds, golden light. Winter (November-February) is quietest and cheapest, ideal for museums and cosy bistros, with festive Christmas markets in December.
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