01Weather
Paris weather in July
Afternoons in July average 25.3 °C (78 °F) and nights cool to 15.3 °C (60 °F). The month brings about 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain spread over roughly 10 days, with around 367 hours of sunshine in total. Compared with June it is 1.6 °C warmer; August is 0.1 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical July | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 30 °C / 87 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 21 °C / 69 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 12 °C / 54 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 3.8 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.0 | frost mornings per month |
| Days with snow cover | 0.0 | snow depth ≥ 1 cm, per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 31 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest July day 2016–2025 | 40.7 °C / 9.4 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 July | 05:51 | 21:57 | 16.1 h |
| 15 July | 06:03 | 21:49 | 15.8 h |
| 31 July | 06:22 | 21:31 | 15.1 h |
Daylight shrinks by about 60 minutes over the month. Times are local (Europe/Paris).
03Crowds
How busy Paris is in July
very busy Paris hotels registered 1,555,663 arrivals in July 2019, an index of 1.1 against the monthly average of 1.0 (1,545,160 in July 2022). What drives it:
- Bastille Day on 14 July
- Tour de France finish on the last Sunday
- French and German school holidays begin
School holidays that fill the city in July
| Market | Holiday | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| France (zones A, B, C; Paris is zone C) | Summer (all zones) | 3 Jul – 1 Sep 2027 |
| Germany (16 states, staggered) | Summer (earliest Hesse/Rhineland-Palatinate/Saarland 28 Jun to latest Bavaria 13 Sep) | 28 Jun – 13 Sep 2027 |
| England (local authorities set dates; Royal Greenwich shown, most councils within a few days) | Summer | 23 Jul – 1 Sep 2027 |
| United States (college spring break, no national calendar) | Summer break (most universities) | 15 May – 20 Aug 2027 |
04Public holidays
Public holidays in July 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 14 Jul 2027 | Bastille Day |
On public holidays many shops close and museums run on Sunday hours; check opening times for the day before and after as well.
05Events
What's on in Paris in July
| Event | Dates | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Versailles Musical Fountain shows (Grandes Eaux Musicales) | 1 Apr – 1 Nov 2026 | Gardens of Versailles, weekends and some weekdays · source |
| Giverny, Monet's gardens open season | 1 Apr – 1 Nov 2026 | Fondation Claude Monet, Giverny (75 min from Paris) · source |
| Paris Plages | 4 Jul – 30 Aug 2026 | Parc Rives de Seine and Bassin de la Villette · source |
| Tour de France, final stage | 26 Jul 2026 | Montmartre climb and Champs-Élysées finish · source |
| Haute Couture week (autumn/winter 2027-28) | 5–8 Jul 2027 | various · source |
| Bastille Day parade and Eiffel Tower fireworks | 14 Jul 2027 | Champs-Élysées, Champ de Mars · source |
Every year in July
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bastille Day (Fête nationale) | 14 July, military parade and fireworks at the Eiffel Tower | national |
| Tour de France final stage | last Sunday of July, Champs-Élysées | sport |
| Paris Plages | July to August, riverside beaches on the Seine | family |
06Closures
What is closed, and what to book
- Louvre: Closed Tuesdays and on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December; open on other public holidays unless they fall on a Tuesday. Non-EEA adults pay €32 since 14 January 2026, EEA residents €22.
- Musée d'Orsay: Closed Mondays; late opening Thursdays to 21:45; timed-entry booking required.
- Château de Versailles: Palace closed Mondays; Musical Fountain shows in the gardens run from 1 April to 1 November 2026 on weekends and some weekdays.
- Centre Pompidou: Main building closed for renovation from 2025 until 2030; parts of the collection are shown at the Grand Palais and partner venues.
- Catacombs: Reopened 8 April 2026 after renovation; closed Mondays; online timed booking only, no tickets at the door.
- Giverny, Monet's house and garden: Open 1 April to 1 November 2026 only; closed all winter.
- Shops and markets: Winter sales 6 January to 2 February 2027 (national dates, to be confirmed by decree). Most shops close on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December; many close on Sundays except in tourist zones.
07Packing
What to pack for Paris in July
- layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings
- comfortable walking shoes
- a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three
- sunglasses
- something for heat: 4 days a month pass 30 °C on average
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
July is hot by Paris standards, with afternoons averaging 25 °C and about four days above 30 °C; the ten-year ERA5 maximum of 40.7 °C also falls in July. Bastille Day on 14 July brings the military parade down the Champs-Élysées in the morning and fireworks at the Eiffel Tower around eleven at night, with the Champ de Mars closed off from the afternoon. In 2027 it falls on a Wednesday. The Tour de France finishes on the last Sunday of the month, 26 July in 2026, when the riders climbed Montmartre before the Champs-Élysées sprint and the whole north of the city was fenced off for the day.
Paris Plages turns the Rives de Seine and the Bassin de la Villette into beaches, 4 July to 30 August in 2026, with free swimming in the canal basin. French schools break up on 3 July 2027 and the German states start their summer holidays from 28 June, so hotel arrivals run ten percent above the yearly average, with the Louvre, Orsay and the Eiffel Tower at their longest queues of the year; book timed entries the day they are released. Evenings are long and warm, and rain is rare, about ten days. The city empties noticeably in August, when prices dip for a few weeks.
09Compare
Paris month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7 °C | 2 °C | 13 | 106 | quiet 0.85 | Mixed |
| February | 10 °C | 3 °C | 11 | 149 | quiet 0.85 | Mixed |
| March | 12 °C | 4 °C | 13 | 225 | moderate 0.99 | Good |
| April | 16 °C | 6 °C | 10 | 306 | busy 1.04 | Mixed |
| May | 19 °C | 10 °C | 13 | 340 | busy 1.03 | Good |
| June | 24 °C | 14 °C | 12 | 354 | very busy 1.12 | Good |
| July | 25 °C | 15 °C | 10 | 367 | very busy 1.1 | Good |
| August | 25 °C | 15 °C | 10 | 340 | moderate 0.96 | Excellent |
| September | 22 °C | 12 °C | 10 | 270 | busy 1.06 | Good |
| October | 17 °C | 10 °C | 12 | 205 | very busy 1.09 | Good |
| November | 11 °C | 5 °C | 13 | 140 | busy 1.02 | Mixed |
| December | 8 °C | 3 °C | 13 | 106 | moderate 0.91 | Mixed |
Not sure about July? See the best time to visit Paris.
10Elsewhere
July in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| London in July | 22 °C | 8 |
| Amsterdam in July | 22 °C | 10 |
| Dublin in July | 21 °C | 13 |
| Barcelona in July | 29 °C | 2 |
| Venice in July | 29 °C | 7 |
| Prague in July | 26 °C | 10 |
11FAQ
Paris in July: your questions
Is July a good time to visit Paris?
July is a good month to visit Paris. Daytime highs average 25 °C (78 °F), rain falls on about 10 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are very busy.
What is the weather like in Paris in July?
Expect warm days around 25 °C (78 °F) and nights near 15 °C (60 °F), with about 367 hours of sunshine over the month. One July in ten brings afternoons above 30 °C, and one in ten stays below 21 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Paris in July?
July brings about 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain over roughly 10 days, which is showery by Paris standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 31 percent.
What should I wear in Paris in July?
Pack layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings, comfortable walking shoes, a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three.
Is Paris crowded in July?
Hotels in Paris registered 1,555,663 arrivals in July 2019, 10 percent above the monthly average, so expect very busy conditions. Main drivers: Bastille Day on 14 July; Tour de France finish on the last Sunday; French and German school holidays begin.
What time does it get dark in Paris in July?
Around the middle of July the sun sets at about 21:49 and rises at 06:03, giving 15.8 hours of daylight.
What is closed in Paris in July?
Louvre: Closed Tuesdays and on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December; open on other public holidays unless they fall on a Tuesday. Musée d'Orsay: Closed Mondays; late opening Thursdays to 21:45; timed-entry booking required. Château de Versailles: Palace closed Mondays; Musical Fountain shows in the gardens run from 1 April to 1 November 2026 on weekends and some weekdays. Centre Pompidou: Main building closed for renovation from 2025 until 2030; parts of the collection are shown at the Grand Palais and partner venues.
Are there school holidays in July that affect Paris?
Yes: France summer (all zones) 3 Jul – 1 Sep 2027; Germany summer (earliest hesse/rhineland-palatinate/saarland 28 jun to latest bavaria 13 sep) 28 Jun – 13 Sep 2027; England summer 23 Jul – 1 Sep 2027; United States summer break (most universities) 15 May – 20 Aug 2027. Family attractions and hotels fill in these weeks.