Paris, France

Paris - The best and worst times to go
Insights you need to know

Best times
They are before and after the summer tourist crowd season. This gives you a more enjoyable Paris experience. For instance, the charm and vitality of Parisians are at their peak.

• May
  Paris is at its most beautiful state. Flowers bloom and trees become thickly blanketed with green leaves. Tourist crowds are moderate. Long daylight hours expand your sightseeing time.
  
  
• September and October
  The slightly brisk air of this period is invigorating. And the Parisians' passion for restaurant dining is in full force.

Least desirable times

• June to August
  Tourists galore! Remember, Paris is the most visited city in the world - and this is the time when most tourists come.
  
  Your line-waiting times for popular sites like the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame wlll be unbearably long. And airline and hotel prices will reach their highest point - and available tickets and rooms will be at their lowest level.


• December to February
  Daylight sightseeing hours are short. Temperatures drop and the air can become chilly damp.