Is October a busy time in Paris?

The colorful autumn foliage adds a nice touch as well. While not exactly the low season, Paris sees way fewer tourists in October than in the summer months. So the prices of flights (or trains) and accommodations are somewhat lower.



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You should pack an umbrella for your holiday to Paris in October as the city has an average rainfall of 25mm spread over 13 days of the month. Humidity is around 79% and rarely drops lower than 59%. There's also less sunshine in October than last month, which has decreased to just six hours per day.

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Of course if you are visiting Paris, the Louvre is a must!

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Although Europe's tourist crowds can generally be plotted on a bell-shaped curve that peaks in July and August, there are exceptions. For instance, Paris is relatively empty in July and August but packed full in June and September for conventions and trade shows.

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Planning Your Trip to Paris What an exciting endeavor! A trip to the French capital is likely to be an excellent experience. First-time travelers should try and plan around 4-5 days—ample time to enjoy some classic Parisian highlights and visit a few of the 20 arrondissements (neighborhoods).

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10 Tips to Avoid Crowds in Paris While Enjoying the City Icons
  1. Plan ahead and be flexible. ...
  2. Avoid crowds in Paris by visiting sites early in the morning or late at night. ...
  3. Buy tickets in advance that skip the line. ...
  4. Park far away and walk. ...
  5. Use pedestrian tunnels. ...
  6. Visit attractions outside the city.


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The Louvre palace is huge, with over 400 rooms and 35,000 artworks! It's impossible to see everything in one day. If you only have an hour or two, we recommend visiting the Denon wing, which houses some of the most famous masterpieces (Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory of Samothrace, The Raft of the Medusa, and more).

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If it's your first time in Paris, our recommendation is that you stay either in the 7th Arrondissement at the feet of the Eiffel Tower, or in Le Marais, the heart of medieval Paris.

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