Paris in July
Peak season, peak queues
The short answer
July is one of the weakest months in Paris.
Only if the summer programme is the reason you're going.
5/10 overall16–26°CVery High crowds€€€€€ (Very High)
Weather7/10
Crowds3/10
Prices3/10
Events8/10
July in detail
What July actually feels like
- Weather
- 16–26°C
- Hot, occasional heatwaves, mostly dry
- Crowds
- Very High
- European and international holidays overlap
- Prices
- €€€€€ (Very High)
- Highest of the year
+Riverside events and a city in full summer mode.
–The busiest, priciest and hottest stretch of the year.
My tip for July
Book everything weeks ahead and plan around the afternoon heat.
- Riverside events
- Evening walks
How July compares
Against the other eleven months
12th of 12 overall in Paris, 5th for weather, 12th for space, 12th for value. The emptiest month is November; the best value is November.
See all twelve months for ParisNot set on July?
Months I'd choose over July
Still going to Paris in July?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — the busiest, priciest and hottest stretch of the year.
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