Pack layers and a compact umbrella: Paris gets light rain on 7–11 days a month. Winters are cold and grey (highs around 8°C), and summers are warm (about 25–26°C), with occasional heatwaves.
Paris rewards walking, and between the Métro stairs and the cobbles, comfortable shoes matter more than style. It rains lightly on 7–11 days a month, so a compact umbrella or a packable rain jacket should be in your day bag.
Winters are cold and grey, so a light down jacket is worth it from November to March. A zipped purse is handy for coins (and pickpockets in busy spots), packing cubes keep layers sorted, and you'll need a plug adapter for France's two round pins.
Paris is best on foot and by Métro, with lots of stairs, so comfortable shoes matter more than style. France uses Type C and E plugs at 230 V: you need an adapter.
WeatherHighs from 8°C (Jan) to 26°C (Jul); dry most of the year
PlugType C, E, 230 V
EntryCanadians can visit France and the rest of the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. The EU's Entry/Exit System registers your fingerprints and photo at the border.
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Month
High
Low
Rain days
Weather
January
8°C
3°C
10
Cold, showers
February
9°C
3°C
9
Cold, showers
March
13°C
6°C
10
Cool, showers
April
17°C
8°C
9
Cool, showers
May
20°C
11°C
9
Mild, showers
June
23°C
14°C
8
Mild, showers
July
26°C
16°C
7
Warm, showers
August
26°C
16°C
8
Warm, showers
September
22°C
13°C
8
Mild, showers
October
16°C
10°C
10
Cool, showers
November
11°C
6°C
10
Cool, showers
December
8°C
4°C
11
Cold, showers
Monthly averages for Paris (Parc Montsouris), from the city's climate table.
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Plug type C, E
Type C / F adapter
Look forFits France's sockets (C, E, 230 V)
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Pack a Type C / F adapter (two round pins), or a universal adapter.
Phone and laptop chargers labelled 100–240 V work with just an adapter
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Cold, showers: highs around 8°C, lows around 3°C, and rain on about 10 days. Pack a warm coat and a scarf and a compact umbrella.
What should I wear in Paris in July?
Warm, showers: highs around 26°C, lows around 16°C, and rain on about 7 days. Pack light clothes and a thin layer for air conditioning and a compact umbrella.
Do I need a plug adapter for Paris?
Yes. France uses Type C, E plugs at 230 V. Pack a Type C / F adapter (two round pins), or a universal adapter.
When is the rainy season in Paris?
Paris has no long rainy season: the wettest month, December, averages about 11 days with rain.
Do Canadians need a visa for France?
Canadians can visit France and the rest of the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. The EU's Entry/Exit System registers your fingerprints and photo at the border.
