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A Guide to When to Visit Paris (By a Local)

Updated December 10, 2025
Rachel Kapelke-Dale
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👉 Jump to: Best Time to Visit Paris | Travel Seasons | Weather & Climate | Tips | FAQ April and May are the best time to visit Paris, France for fewer crowds and comfortable weather. This time of year is when it stays light longer, more attractions are open, and day trips are more easily accessible. This being said, there are Paris attractions open throughout the year. There are also unique Paris activities that are best enjoyed seasonally.  Overall, there are benefits to visiting Paris at different times. I’ve picked up a lot of helpful information in my ten years of living here. I break down everything I think you should know in this article. When is the Best Time to Visit Paris, France I recommend visiting Paris, France in April...

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Rachel Kapelke-Dale is a travel writer and novelist originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and now a local of Paris. She moved to France in 2009. She has written about her early days in Paris in her memoir, Graduates in Wonderland, with Jessica Pan. She is the author of the novels The Ballerinas, The Ingenue, and The Fortune Seller, as well as co-host of the podcast We’ll Always Have Paris.