Paris in September
Crowds thin quickly after the first week and the light turns golden — the single most underrated month to walk the city.
Is September a good time to visit Paris?
September is a middling month in Paris — crowds around 70/100. Not the worst, but February is noticeably calmer.
Book things to do
Tours and tickets in Paris, from our booking partner.
What’s on in September
- Journées du Patrimoine (third weekend)
- Fashion Week
Best days in September
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in September
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in September
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How September compares
Every month in Paris, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
If your dates are flexible, these months are calmer in Paris.
Attraction guides in Paris
The best day and hour for each monument, and when it is calmest across the year, not only in September.
Frequently asked questions
Is September a good month to visit Paris?
September is a middling month in Paris — crowds around 70/100. Not the worst, but February is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Paris in September?
Paris sits at roughly 70/100 in September on our crowd scale, which is 6 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is February.
What is the weather like in Paris in September?
Expect highs around 22°C and lows near 13°C in September, with about 8 wet days across the month.