Wedding weather data · France
Wedding weather in Paris
In Paris, the driest months for a wedding are July and September, when rain falls on about 28% of days. The wettest is December, with rain on about 43% of days. Here is the full picture, month by month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Rain odds and temperatures by month
| Month | Chance of a rainy day | Heavy rain | Rainy days | Avg high | Avg low | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41% | 5% | 12.7 | 45°F (7°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 h/day |
| February | 41% | 3% | 11.5 | 49°F (10°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 5.3 h/day |
| March | 43% | 5% | 13.4 | 54°F (12°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 7.1 h/day |
| April | 34% | 3% | 10.1 | 60°F (16°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 10 h/day |
| May | 42% | 7% | 12.9 | 66°F (19°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 10.8 h/day |
| June | 40% | 5% | 11.9 | 74°F (23°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 11.7 h/day |
| July ✦ | 28% | 3% | 8.7 | 78°F (26°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 11.7 h/day |
| August | 32% | 6% | 9.8 | 78°F (26°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 10.8 h/day |
| September ✦ | 29% | 6% | 8.8 | 71°F (22°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 9 h/day |
| October | 40% | 6% | 12.3 | 63°F (17°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 6.5 h/day |
| November | 39% | 5% | 11.8 | 52°F (11°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 4.7 h/day |
| December | 43% | 6% | 13.3 | 48°F (9°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 3.5 h/day |
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), daily data 2015–2024 for 48.86, 2.35. Rainy day ≥ 1 mm, heavy rain ≥ 10 mm. Climatology, not a forecast.
Best months for a wedding in Paris
Weighing low rain odds with comfortable temperatures (roughly 18–29 °C / 65–84 °F highs), the best months for an outdoor wedding in Paris are July and September.
When to be careful
December is the wettest month in Paris: rain falls on about 43% of days, and 6% of days bring heavy rain (10 mm or more). Book a solid backup if you marry then.
How to read these numbers
A "rainy day" is a day with at least 1 mm (0.04 in) of rain. A 30% chance means about 3 in 10 days in that month saw at least a little rain, often a short shower. For your exact date and venue, use our free rain odds tool.
Paris weather month by month
What a wedding day in Paris usually looks like in each month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Paris weather in January
In January, it rains (1 mm or more) on 41% of days in Paris, about 12.7 days in the month, and 5% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 45°F (7°C), lows 35°F (2°C), with around 3.5 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Paris weather in February
In February, it rains (1 mm or more) on 41% of days in Paris, about 11.5 days in the month, and 3% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 49°F (10°C), lows 37°F (3°C), with around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Paris weather in March
In March, it rains (1 mm or more) on 43% of days in Paris, about 13.4 days in the month, and 5% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 54°F (12°C), lows 39°F (4°C), with around 7.1 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Paris weather in April
In April, it rains (1 mm or more) on 34% of days in Paris, about 10.1 days in the month, and 3% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 60°F (16°C), lows 42°F (6°C), with around 10 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Paris weather in May
In May, it rains (1 mm or more) on 42% of days in Paris, about 12.9 days in the month, and 7% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 66°F (19°C), lows 49°F (10°C), with around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Paris weather in June
In June, it rains (1 mm or more) on 40% of days in Paris, about 11.9 days in the month, and 5% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 74°F (23°C), lows 56°F (14°C), with around 11.7 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Paris weather in July
In July, it rains (1 mm or more) on 28% of days in Paris, about 8.7 days in the month, and 3% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 78°F (26°C), lows 60°F (16°C), with around 11.7 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Paris weather in August
In August, it rains (1 mm or more) on 32% of days in Paris, about 9.8 days in the month, and 6% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 78°F (26°C), lows 60°F (15°C), with around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Paris weather in September
In September, it rains (1 mm or more) on 29% of days in Paris, about 8.8 days in the month, and 6% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 71°F (22°C), lows 55°F (13°C), with around 9 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Paris weather in October
In October, it rains (1 mm or more) on 40% of days in Paris, about 12.3 days in the month, and 6% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 63°F (17°C), lows 49°F (10°C), with around 6.5 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Paris weather in November
In November, it rains (1 mm or more) on 39% of days in Paris, about 11.8 days in the month, and 5% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 52°F (11°C), lows 42°F (6°C), with around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Paris weather in December
In December, it rains (1 mm or more) on 43% of days in Paris, about 13.3 days in the month, and 6% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 48°F (9°C), lows 38°F (4°C), with around 3.5 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to get married in Paris?
Based on 10 years of weather data, July is the driest month in Paris, with rain on about 28% of days and average highs around 78°F (26°C). Overall, the best months for an outdoor wedding there are July and September.
What is the rainiest month in Paris?
December is the rainiest month in Paris: on average 13.3 days of the month see at least 1 mm of rain, and about 6% of days bring heavy rain.
Will it rain on my wedding day in Paris?
Nobody can forecast your wedding day months ahead. What history shows is the chance of rain: in July it rains on about 28% of days in Paris. Check your exact date with our free rain odds tool, then watch the real forecast from about 7 days out.