September in Paris averages highs of 22 °C (71 °F) and lows of 12 °C (54 °F), with about 7 rainy days and 12 h 30 min of daylight.
September weather in Paris at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is September a good time to visit Paris?
Good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain. September 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 September 2026
No public holidays fall in September 2026 in France, so opening hours should be normal.
Things to do in Paris in September
September'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 September
- Light layers for the day and a jumper for evenings, which cool to 12 °C (54 °F).
- 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. September is usually high season in Paris: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
September in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 20° / 11° | 8 | Good time to go |
| Amsterdam | 19° / 12° | 10 | Good time to go |
| Munich | 19° / 10° | 10 | Good time to go |
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FAQ
Is September a good time to visit Paris?
By the numbers, September is a good time to go: comfortably warm and some rain, with average highs of 22 °C (71 °F) and about 7 rainy days. September 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 September?
Average highs are 22 °C (71 °F) and lows 12 °C (54 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Paris in September?
Expect about 7 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 60 mm in total. It is the 3rd 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.