🇫🇷 Paris vs 🇬🇧 London

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Paris

overcast clouds

52°F

Overcast Clouds

Feels like 51°F

H 53°F / L 50°F

Humidity: 92%

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London

broken clouds

60°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 59°F

H 61°F / L 58°F

Humidity: 75%

Climate Overview

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Paris

Semi-oceanic — mild with four distinct seasons, regular rainfall

Best monthsMay, June, September, October
AvoidNovember, December, January (grey and cold)
Annual rain25 inches (641 mm)

Paris has a pleasant climate with warm summers and cool winters. Spring and fall are the most popular seasons for a reason — mild temperatures, manageable crowds, and the city at its most photogenic. Summers can have heat waves; winters are cold but rarely harsh.

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London

Temperate oceanic — mild, cloudy, and notoriously changeable year-round

Best monthsJune, July, August, September
AvoidNovember, December, January
Annual rain23 inches (585 mm) — spread evenly year-round

London's weather is famously mild but grey. It rarely gets very hot or very cold, but expect cloud cover most of the year. Summer (June–August) brings the best sunshine and warmth. Rain falls year-round but rarely in heavy bursts.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇫🇷 Paris🇬🇧 London
Spring

46–66°F

March–May

45–61°F

March–May

Summer

64–79°F

June–August

63–73°F

June–August

Fall

50–66°F

September–November

49–61°F

September–November

Winter

36–46°F

December–February

38–46°F

December–February

Paris vs London: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Paris or London have better weather?

Paris and London have very different climates. Semi-oceanic — mild with four distinct seasons, regular rainfall London: Temperate oceanic — mild, cloudy, and notoriously changeable year-round. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Paris vs London?

Best time for Paris: May, June, September, October. Best time for London: June, July, August, September.

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