Paris Weather History
France · Europe · Weather data 1976–today
Paris sits 5439km from the equator, 34m above sea level. That combination gives it a mild climate with rain spread evenly through the year (Temperate oceanic climate). Its record high is 40.2°C, set 2019-07-25, its record low -17.4°C, set 1987-01-17.
Data through September 20, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Paris
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Paris?
The highest temperature in this record for Paris is 40.2°C, measured on 2019-07-25. That is a recorded daily value from Paris's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Paris?
The lowest temperature in this record for Paris is -17.4°C, measured on 1987-01-17. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Paris get a year?
Paris averages 691mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 129 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Paris?
On 2024-10-09, 63.0mm fell on Paris, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 9% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Paris get a year?
Paris averages 2814 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 7.7 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Paris?
Across the summer months Paris averages a daytime high near 23.2°C, while winter nights average 1.9°C. The seasons here are set from Paris's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Paris?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Paris is 59 km/h, on 1990-02-03. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
