Is Paris better in September or October?

September-October If you're wanting to experience fewer crowds while in Paris, but don't want to give up good weather, fall is your best bet. The city experiences highs in the upper 60s during September then dips down to the lower 60s typically during October, with lows hovering between the low 50s and 40s.



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September and October are arguably the best months to visit — brisk breeze seeps into the air, Paris Fashion Week is in full force, and turning leaves color the city's scenic gardens. Nevertheless, cases can be made for traveling to the City of Light any time of year.

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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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How Much Rain Does Paris Get in September? Paris records about 2 inches (about 51 mm) of precipitation on average over the course of 8 days during September, making this one of the dryer months of the year.

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So when deciding on the outfits for Paris in September, think about a Spring /Summer packing list with an extra long-sleeve shirt, jeans or long trousers, and a light cardigan for the coldest hours of the day. Paris in September is still sunny, so be sure to add your sunglasses to your Paris packing list September.

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

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From June to August the weather in Paris is just about parfait (perfect). Average highs are in the high 70s and there are long days of sunshine. Unfortunately, summer is also the most crowded time – and the most expensive. For lower travel rates and significantly shorter lines at attractions, plan a visit in the fall.

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Any time a huge special event brings lots of visitors to the city, hotel rates skyrocket. Paris Fashion Week, the biennial Paris Air Show and Paris Motor Show, and other several other big trade expos make competition for hotel rooms particularly intense during June, September, and October.

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Traditionally, Paris' summer holiday lasts from 16th July through to 10th August. The whole of August, however, is generally low key, and the streets won't be full of busy Parisians. That all changes in September. Monuments and museums host Heritage Days, opening up areas that are usually closed to public visitors.

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Summer is high season in Paris, and that's when the Louvre palace is at its most packed. If you're visiting Paris between June and September, use the above weekday and time-of-day recommendations to visit the Louvre Museum with fewer people around.

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September is a wonderful time to enjoy the outdoors in France, as the temperatures have already started to cool. This means you're unlikely to experience the extreme temperatures we can get in France in August.

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