If there is any place to be in the rain, it's Paris. I have been there 3 times, and don't remember the weather factoring into my good times, unless it was a day trip to Versailles, for example. There are so many good, small museums, restaurants, etc. that every day will take on a different character, not weather dependent. As mentioned before, just take good rain gear and have fun!

This is my 15th trip to Paris: I know where to go, I know how to pack; I just wondered if the forecast has been accurate. :-)

Yesterday's forecast was not accurate. We did have some mild showers on and off, but mostly off with some sun. The thunderstorm that was forecast for last night never happened. It was a lovely night.

IN Europe's drizzle belt (the area close to the sea, preternaturally temperate and subject to the permanent struggle between dryish, cold weather from Russia and warmer wetter air from the Americas), there's no such thing as bad weather and whatever it is, it rarely lasts.

Forecasts for rain merely mean there will be rain -among otgher things. Even if that sentence proves accurate, no-one purports to predict how long showers will last.

Forecasts are actually fairly accurate a day or so ahead. But the words they use to turn the numbers into a human language are often misunderstood - and organisations providing forecasts to the general public are under greater pressure to warn people of possible inconveniences than to provide spurious certainty about a climate which is never certain (farmers can buy more specialised forecasts).

If it says it'll rain, there'll always be times it won't. But around London, Paris and their hinterlands, it's never a bad idea to have a pocket umbrella - and never catastrophic if you don't. There are bits of the Seine and Thames river systems where heavy rain can cause floods for a few days - but not central Paris or London.

Only wimps let weather forecasts round here, especially in the spring, influence anything except their choice of clothing. You've not come for sunbathing or skiiing - so what possible difference can a few drops of rain make to your plans?

It sounds like raincoats are in order.....got my pocket umbrella and next the raincoat. Do most of the people wear them even if it is cloudy and looks like rain?? Raincoat will take up room in suitcase that I did not figure in.

The most reliable Paris phone app is Météo Paris if you have an iPhone.

Flanneruk, a few drops of rain will absolutely not affect my plans; sorry if I implied that. I thought I was asking if I should expect a few drops or all day downpours as the forecasts that I've been receiving have indicated. And if there are all day downpours, we will deal with that and have good times.

Thanks, All, and again, happy travels to others who are going to Paris this coming week.

I was in Paris many years ago in April and it rained a lot. We only missed sitting outdoors in cafes. We chose to think of it as romantic. Have a wonderful wonderful time.

So, quick, before I dress for departure and finalize packing, what's it really like in Paris today?! :-)

It's quite cool. I'm wearing layers, but wish I had warmer clothing. No rain today, but gray.

Grand mere,
Have a good flight over and I hope that you keep us posted on the daily weather in Paris as I am in a dilemma as to what I should pack for next week's trip.

I've been keeping track of the weather forecast, but would like to hear from those that are in Paris. Is it really very cold? I'm packing for next Saturday and still unsure as what to take.

It's beginning to warm up in the afternoons -- and it will be quite warm around the end of the week.

The rain has diminished considerably.

Thanks! I´ll keep tracking the weather and hoping for warm temperatures and sunny days!

Yes - please keep us posted!

I leave the week of the 21st for Paris for 5 days. I am thinking of packing long sleeve t-shirts and bringing a trench coat.

What about shoes, though? Can I wear my ballet flats and pretend to be fashionable? Or is it too cold for that, in which case I will wear my converse.

It is no longer cold.

It was supposed to rain most of the day today and the rare sprinkles did not even manage to wet the sidewalk.

Thanks Kerouac! I'm in Paris now and the weather is just like you said, although I did find the wind a little cool - but as I have a windbreaker it's ok!
I felt sorry for Mr. Hollande, who endured the Champs Elysèes' journey with a very annoying rain. But afterwards it was sunny, very good!

It's all so weird this year.

Who could have imagined 27 C here in central Canada in March? Heading to 27 C again this weekend.

I'll pay for this, no doubt, when we get to Paris at the end of September.

Hope it clears or at least brightens for others, in the short term

The weather was indeed absolutely horrible yesterday.

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