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Paris in September
What September is really like in Paris: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit Paris. Expect average highs of 21°C (70°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 12.5 hours of daylight. Often the best all-round month: warm, settled weather and the city back at full energy after the holidays.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 21°C (70°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Paris: days average 21°C (70°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with August (25°C (77°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 16°C (61°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 07:27
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 20:04
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
Autumn (September–November). Settled September weather, cultural events and autumn colour; it turns damp and grey by November, when prices fall.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
- European Heritage Days — free entry to normally closed buildings (usually third weekend)
- Paris Fashion Week (late September to early October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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Landmark · 7th arrondissement
Eiffel Tower
For the classic photo without the crowds, walk across the river to the Trocadéro terraces early in the morning.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours with the summit
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Views
- Kids
- Couples
- After dark
Religious site · Montmartre
Sacré-Cœur and Montmartre
The white basilica crowns the highest hill in the city, and the steps below it are one of the best free viewpoints in Paris.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Iconic
Landmark · Champs-Élysées
Arc de Triomphe
Use the underground passage from the Champs-Élysées; never try to cross the roundabout on foot.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- History
- Iconic
- After dark
Experience · Seine
Seine river cruise
An hour on the river passes Notre-Dame, the Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay and the Eiffel Tower, with most of the bridges in between.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- Kids
- Views
- After dark
- Iconic
What to pack
For highs near 21°C, lows near 13°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 September 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–June and October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Paris?
It is one of the best months to visit Paris. Often the best all-round month: warm, settled weather and the city back at full energy after the holidays.
+How warm is Paris in September?
Average highs are around 21°C (70°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Paris in September?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.