Paris in August
Locals leave, tourists stay
The short answer
August is a reasonable month in Paris — with trade-offs.
A strangely calm version of the city, if you plan around closures.
6/10 overall16–26°CHigh crowds€€€€ (High)
Weather7/10
Crowds5/10
Prices5/10
Events6/10
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 16–26°C
- Hot and dry with humid spells
- Crowds
- High
- Tourist sites stay busy while Parisians head south
- Prices
- €€€€ (High)
- High, easing late in the month
+Residential neighbourhoods empty out and traffic disappears.
–Many of the best independent places close for the month.
My tip for August
Check individual restaurant closures before you book anything.
- Walking
- Parks
- Big museums
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
10th of 12 overall in Paris, 5th for weather, 10th for space, 10th for value. The emptiest month is November; the best value is November.
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What’s on in Paris in August
- The August exodus
- Parisians leave and many independent restaurants close for the month. Check individual closures before booking.
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Residential neighbourhoods empty out and traffic disappears.
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