What to pack for Paris

Month-by-month weather, dress code, and packing essentials for Paris, France.

• January: 3–7°C. Dress: Parisians dress dark, tailored and warm. A good coat matters more than anything else in the suitcase.. Pack: Warm wool coat, Scarf, Waterproof boots, Compact umbrella, Type E plug adapter.
• February: 3–8°C. Dress: Dark tailored layers. Winter sales run through the month, so leave suitcase space.. Pack: Warm coat, Scarf, Waterproof shoes, Compact umbrella, Type E plug adapter.
• March: 5–12°C. Dress: Transitional layers. Mornings are cold, afternoons can be mild.. Pack: Mid-weight jacket, Layers, Comfortable walking shoes, Compact umbrella, Type E plug adapter.
• April: 7–16°C. Dress: Light layers and a jacket. The city is at its prettiest and the terraces reopen.. Pack: Light jacket, Layers, Walking shoes, Compact umbrella, Sunglasses.
• May: 11–20°C. Dress: Smart casual. Light jacket for evenings, which stay cool.. Pack: Light jacket, Walking shoes, Sunglasses, Compact umbrella.
• June: 14–23°C. Dress: Smart casual, terrace weather. Restaurants rarely require a jacket but Parisians dress up.. Pack: Light layers, Walking shoes, Sunglasses, SPF.
• July: 16–26°C. Dress: Light summer clothing. Many Parisians leave in late July and some restaurants close.. Pack: Light breathable clothing, Walking shoes, Sunglasses, SPF, Refillable water bottle.
• August: 16–26°C. Dress: Light summer clothing. The quietest local month — many businesses close for the holidays.. Pack: Light breathable clothing, Walking shoes, Sunglasses, SPF, Refillable water bottle.
• September: 13–22°C. Dress: Smart layers. Arguably the best month — warm days, thin crowds, the city back at work.. Pack: Light jacket, Layers, Walking shoes, Compact umbrella, Sunglasses.
• October: 10–16°C. Dress: Layers and a waterproof. Autumn arrives properly and the rain sets in.. Pack: Waterproof jacket, Layers, Waterproof shoes, Compact umbrella, Scarf.
• November: 6–11°C. Dress: Dark coats and scarves. Grey, damp and short on daylight.. Pack: Warm waterproof coat, Scarf, Waterproof boots, Compact umbrella, Type E plug adapter.
• December: 4–8°C. Dress: Warm coat and scarf. Christmas markets and lights make the early darkness worth it.. Pack: Warm waterproof coat, Scarf and gloves, Waterproof boots, Compact umbrella, Type E plug adapter.

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