Paris in June

Long days, growing crowds

The short answer

June is one of the best months to visit Paris.

Outdoor Paris at full volume with light until almost 10pm.

8/10 overall14–24°CModerate-High crowds€€€€ (High)

Weather9/10

Crowds5/10

Prices5/10

Events8/10

June in detail

What June actually feels like

Weather: 14–24°C; Warm and sunny, occasional storms
Crowds: Moderate-High; Summer arrivals begin, Fête de la Musique fills the streets
Prices: €€€€ (High); High and rising

+The longest evenings of the year and full terrace season.

–Prices and queues climb steeply through the month.

My tip for June

Do the big sights at opening; keep afternoons for parks.

How June compares

3rd of 12 overall in Paris, 2nd for weather, 10th for space, 10th for value. The emptiest month is November; the best value is November.

Not set on June?

Warm, bright and long evenings before the summer crush.

Warm, clear days with summer crowds already gone.

The longest evenings of the year and full terrace season.

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