Paris Weather - HOT!!!
 

If you're planning to travel to Paris anytime soon, be aware the weather here has been incredibly HOT!! It's about 90 degrees Fahtrenheit tonight at 11:30 pm - you might want to book a hotel with air conditioning.The good news is that weather in France has been incredibly wonderful for more than a months now (I've been here since June 8 and have had two days of cloudy weather); the downside is that it's really, really hot and humid.

Got stuck in a heat wave in Paris a few years back - truly miserable. So few "budget" or even "reasonable" hotels have AC! Did find the Frantour hotel right in the Gare de l'Est, and they gave a great rate on a modern room w/ AC

We were also in France couple of years ago and cooked in Normandy, and this was September. The entire trip was very warm, but especially along the coast which surprised us.

Just spoke with friend in Italy. It was near 100 degrees there. <BR>

It's hot here in Brussels, too, at least 90 degrees. Fortunately, it cools off at night pretty well and there's a good breeze. If you're coming to Brussels, ask for a room that gets afternoon shade and open the windows wide when you're not in the room and things should be ok. <BR>BTilke

Is the weather likely to stay this way in August? Am gping in early August and would hate to be cooked in this heat.

Whatever the weather appears to be, I have learned to plan for ANYTHING! In France last year in June, I dressed for spring-summer, only to have clouds and drizzle all through Burgundy. Then, just when I was about to run out of warmer clothes, Provence was hot and muggy (although not the sparkling clear sun you see in pictures). The bottom line? You just never know. So don't let the laudable desire to travel light convince you that you'll never need shorts or an umbrella. You probably will!

Was in Brugge three weeks ago and it was downright chilly. Wore three layers for daytime sight-seeing. You just never know what to expect.

Thanks for the thread- unfortunately I read it a little too late!!! We returned back to the UK from Paris yesterday. It was still v. hot! Made it hard to get visits done in the day- and sleep at night. If you are booked but able to change your reservation to a hotel with air conditioning- I would advise you to do so!!!

You just never know about the Paris weather. We booked the same dates in June this year as last year. Last year, we arrived to a week-long heat wave followed by very chilly weather. Ironically, the ten-day forecast I checked on the web just before take-off had me tossing more long sleeved tees and warmer sweaters in my bag. So, I had too much cool weather attire and not enough for the hot and humid days. But, we were sure glad to have a room with terrific A/C. This year, the weather could not have been more pleasant the first week. The heat wave set in the last two days of our trip. This time, I packed too much hot weather attire and not enough cooler weather things. Our first trip was during September. We'd dress each morning and bring a sweater and our raincoats along. We'd add and remove layers all day long and throughout the evening. And, the A/C in our room was nice to have here and there. The weather in Paris is unpredictable and changeable, from day to day, and throughout the day. It's a challenge to pack for Paris. In the winter, you probably won't need short sleeves, and in the summer, you probably won't need a woolen coat. Otherwise, you just never know. Except that a rainjacket and umbrella are always useful.

It can be very hot in France in the summer. When it is, you need to adjust your itinerary. <BR> <BR>I do remember a home exchange in Tours a few years ago where I fried most of August. I learned to take a siesta and go out in the evening--when it got cooler--and enjoy the nightime entertainment. You cannot stick to a rigid museum going agenda in unairconditioned museums and the like when it gets too hot. <BR> <BR>If you have shutters, remember to close them to keep cool.