Circumstances dictate that we visit Paris between October 2017 and March 2018. We need to be home for Thanksgiving and Christmas. So, given these constraints, what time is recommended?
Posted by
Chicago
8049 posts
Of those times October is the best bet. We have spent at least 4 Octobers in Paris in Recent years and the weather was pretty good each time. The cultural events are underway, the weather is crisp but rarely icky or really very cold. Definitely best bet given our options.
Posted by
Ontario, Canada
4850 posts
While I don't think there's actually a bad time to visit during those months, I agree that October has the most congenial weather. There will be longer daylight hours, and the temps, while perhaps cool, won't be cold. Bring an umbrella, though, just in case.
Posted by
29 posts
We traveled to Paris the third week of Oct. It was jacket weather and the museums etc. were not crowded. I think it was a perfect time to go.
Posted by
Paris
9567 posts
October.
Posted by
Rural Georgia
2111 posts
This is great news for us! My wife has a business trip to London mid-October and we are going to spend a little time in Paris at the end of the trip.
Kim, what is the fall foliage like in October? I'm thinking the city will be gorgeous this time of year. Luckily a little chill and rain has never slowed us down. As a matter of fact, I wouldn't mind taking an iconic photo of rain wet streets at dusk, just as long as it's not the night we have our 2CV tour booked!
Posted by
OP
Maryland
2 posts
Thank you all for your input. I was especially glad to hear that late October was an okay time.
Posted by
Vacaville, Ca
1369 posts
Some events occurring October this year: https://www.parisperfect.com/plan-your-trip/events/october.php
Enjoy your trip.
Posted by
Redding, California
244 posts
I see you mentioned the 2CV tour. If it is raining, call them! We were able to reschedule our tour due to rain. They are very accommodating. Loved the tour. My husband is tall so he ended up in the front seat next to the driver. The back seat is very small. Our driver was a student and very knowledgeable about Paris history. We loved our tour! Enjoy!
Posted by
Florida, USA
12172 posts
I was there at the start of last October and will be there again at the start of this October. The air is crisp enough to need a jacket most of the time and you may get some rain but generally it's decent weather and there are reasonable daylight hours. It's better in October than it will be through March.