July in Paris averages highs of 26 °C (78 °F) and lows of 15 °C (60 °F), with about 6 rainy days and 15 h 47 min of daylight.
July weather in Paris at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is July a good time to visit Paris?
Good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain. July is usually high season in Paris: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in July 2026
- Tue 14 Jul: Bastille Day (Fête nationale) public holiday
- Bastille Day on 14 July: military parade on the Champs-Élysées and fireworks at the Eiffel Tower event
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Paris in July
July's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Eiffel Tower and the Champ de Mars — go up at dusk outdoors
- Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur — views over the whole city outdoors
- Seine walk and Île de la Cité — Notre-Dame and Sainte-Chapelle outdoors
- Le Marais — galleries, falafel and squares outdoors
- Louvre — book a timed slot indoors
- Musée d'Orsay — Impressionists in a railway station indoors
Where to stay: Le Marais or Saint-Germain for first-timers; Canal Saint-Martin and the 11th for better value.
What to pack for Paris in July
- Light layers for the day.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Paris costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €65–160 | €190–410 |
Excluding flights. July is usually high season in Paris: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
July in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 23° / 14° | 8 | Good time to go |
| Amsterdam | 22° / 14° | 11 | Mixed weather |
| Munich | 24° / 14° | 11 | Mixed weather |
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FAQ
Is July a good time to visit Paris?
By the numbers, July is a good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain, with average highs of 26 °C (78 °F) and about 6 rainy days. July is usually high season in Paris: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest. The best months for weather are May, June, July, August, September.
How warm is Paris in July?
Average highs are 26 °C (78 °F) and lows 15 °C (60 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Paris in July?
Expect about 6 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 45 mm in total. It is the driest month of the year in Paris.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.