01Weather
Paris weather in September
Afternoons in September average 21.8 °C (71 °F) and nights cool to 12.5 °C (54 °F). The month brings about 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain spread over roughly 10 days, with around 270 hours of sunshine in total. Compared with August it is 3.6 °C cooler; October is 4.7 °C cooler again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical September | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 28 °C / 82 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 17 °C / 62 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 8 °C / 47 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 1.3 | 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 | 32 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest September day 2016–2025 | 33.7 °C / 4.4 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 September | 07:07 | 20:33 | 13.4 h |
| 15 September | 07:27 | 20:04 | 12.6 h |
| 30 September | 07:48 | 19:32 | 11.7 h |
Daylight shrinks by about 102 minutes over the month. Times are local (Europe/Paris).
03Crowds
How busy Paris is in September
busy Paris hotels registered 1,499,258 arrivals in September 2019, an index of 1.06 against the monthly average of 1.0 (1,458,300 in September 2022). What drives it:
- La Rentrée, schools back on 1 September
- Heritage weekend, third weekend of September
- womenswear fashion week from 27 September
School holidays that fill the city in September
| 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 |
04Public holidays
Public holidays in September 2027
No public holidays in France fall in September, so shops and museums keep normal hours all month.
05Events
What's on in Paris in September
| 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 |
| Journées Européennes du Patrimoine | 19–20 Sep 2026 | ministries, palaces, monuments, free · source |
| Paris Fashion Week, womenswear (spring/summer 2028) | 27 Sep – 5 Oct 2027 | various · source |
Every year in September
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Journées Européennes du Patrimoine | third weekend of September, monuments open free | culture |
| Paris Fashion Week (womenswear, spring/summer) | late September to early October | fashion |
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 September
- 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
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
September is the month Parisians return and the one most regulars recommend. Hotel arrivals climb back to 1.5 million, six percent above the yearly average, as French schools resume on 1 September 2026 and the business calendar restarts. Afternoons still average 22 °C, with one day in ten above 27 °C and the first cool mornings by the end; rain falls on about ten days, the same as July. Daylight shrinks by an hour and a half across the month, from sunset near half past eight to half past seven.
Two weekends matter. The Journées du Patrimoine, always the third weekend, 19 and 20 September in 2026, open the Élysée, the Senate, ministries and private hôtels particuliers for free, with queues of several hours for the best-known buildings and no queue at all for dozens of others. The womenswear fashion week runs from 27 September to 5 October 2027, filling the hotels of the 8th and 1st arrondissements and the restaurants around them. The Versailles fountain shows and the Giverny gardens remain open until 1 November, with the gardens at their most colourful in late September. Hotel rates sit between the June peak and the winter low; book early for the heritage weekend and the fashion week, which overlaps with the first days of October.
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 September? See the best time to visit Paris.
10Elsewhere
September in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| London in September | 19 °C | 7 |
| Amsterdam in September | 20 °C | 10 |
| Dublin in September | 18 °C | 13 |
| Barcelona in September | 27 °C | 6 |
| Venice in September | 24 °C | 7 |
| Prague in September | 21 °C | 8 |
11FAQ
Paris in September: your questions
Is September a good time to visit Paris?
September is a good month to visit Paris. Daytime highs average 22 °C (71 °F), rain falls on about 10 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are busy.
What is the weather like in Paris in September?
Expect mild days around 22 °C (71 °F) and nights near 12 °C (54 °F), with about 270 hours of sunshine over the month. One September in ten brings afternoons above 28 °C, and one in ten stays below 17 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Paris in September?
September brings about 60 mm (2.4 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 32 percent.
What should I wear in Paris in September?
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 September?
Hotels in Paris registered 1,499,258 arrivals in September 2019, 6 percent above the monthly average, so expect busy conditions. Main drivers: La Rentrée, schools back on 1 September; Heritage weekend, third weekend of September; womenswear fashion week from 27 September.
What time does it get dark in Paris in September?
Around the middle of September the sun sets at about 20:04 and rises at 07:27, giving 12.6 hours of daylight.
What is closed in Paris in September?
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 September 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. Family attractions and hotels fill in these weeks.