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Paris in June
What June is really like in Paris: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Paris. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 16.2 hours of daylight. Peak season begins, with sunsets after 9:30pm and evenings outdoors along the Seine.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 16.2 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Paris: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with May (20°C (68°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:46
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 21:56
- Daylight
- About 16.2 hours
Summer (June–August). Long evenings, open-air festivals and Paris Plages, but the most crowded and expensive season, with occasional heatwaves and some August closures.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 5 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Fête de la Musique — free street concerts citywide (21 June)
- Pride march (usually late June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Garden · 1st arrondissement
Tuileries Garden
The formal garden between the Louvre and Place de la Concorde is the natural walking route between the big museums.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
Museum · 7th arrondissement
Musée Rodin
Combine it with Les Invalides next door and Rue Cler for lunch.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Historic site · 20th arrondissement
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Paris's largest cemetery is a hilly, tree-shaded city of tombs where Chopin, Oscar Wilde, Édith Piaf, Molière and Jim Morrison are buried.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
Architecture · Latin Quarter
Panthéon
Visit the crypt first, then the colonnade if it is open during your visit.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Architecture
- Views
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 14°C and 8 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Paris?
One of the best months to visit Paris, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are April–May and September–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Paris?
It is one of the best months to visit Paris. Peak season begins, with sunsets after 9:30pm and evenings outdoors along the Seine.
+How warm is Paris in June?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Paris in June?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.