France, Europe
Paris in June
The longest days of the year and the Fete de la Musique. Book well ahead.
The straight answer
June is one of the best months of the year to visit Paris. The longest days of the year and the Fete de la Musique. Book well ahead.
- Weather
- Warm, highs near 73F (23C), light until 10pm
- Crowds
- 4 of 5
- Prices
- 4 of 5
What June is like in Paris
June is warm and bright, with highs near 73F (23C) and daylight until about 10pm. The French Open wraps up in the first week, and Fete de la Musique on June 21 fills the streets with free music all night. The city is busy and prices are high, but it has not tipped into July's heat and crush.
It suits first-time visitors, families out of school, and anyone who wants long days and outdoor evenings. Book well ahead. If you want lower prices and similar weather, go in September.
Make the most of June
What is especially good about Paris this month.
Fete de la Musique
Every June 21, bands and DJs play on street corners, in courtyards, and in parks all night, for free.
Roland-Garros finals
The tennis finals land in the first week of June, and the whole city follows along.
Seine-side picnics
Long evenings make the quays and the Champ de Mars the best dinner tables in Paris.
Late sunsets at the tower
Watch the Eiffel Tower sparkle on the hour after dark, which in June means after 10pm.
What to pack for June
- Light clothes plus one warm layer
- A compact umbrella for summer showers
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- A picnic blanket or scarf
Our timing tip
Book the Eiffel Tower summit two to three weeks ahead, and pick an evening slot to see it lit up on the way down.
Book Paris for June.
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- Hotels for June
Hotels. Expedia
Hotels in ParisOpens a hotel search for Paris in June, dates filled in. Book early for the best months: the good rooms go first.
- Rentals on Vrbo
Vacation rentals. Vrbo
Vacation rentals in ParisWhole homes, condos and villas. Usually the better deal for families and groups, with a kitchen and room to spread out.
- Tours and tickets
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Tours and tickets in ParisTimed-entry tickets, day trips and guided tours in Paris for June. Popular slots sell out in the best months.
What's on in June
French Open (Roland-Garros)
Late May into the first week of June
Tennis on clay and a citywide buzz. Hotel rates in the southwest of the city jump.
Fete de la Musique
June 21 every year
Free music on seemingly every corner, all night. The city's best free party.
Things to do in Paris
The Louvre
Book the first timed slot and go straight to what you came for; Wednesday and Friday evenings run late and calmer.
Musee d'Orsay
The Impressionist floor is the best single museum floor in Europe. Thursday evenings stay open late.
Eiffel Tower
Summit tickets sell out weeks ahead in season. The classic photo is from Trocadero at sunrise.
Notre-Dame and the islands
Reopened after the fire restoration; entry is free but the timed-entry app queue moves fast in the morning.
Montmartre at first light
Sacre-Coeur steps before 9am belong to locals and bakers. By noon in season it is a scrum.
Luxembourg Gardens
The city's living room: toy sailboats, chess games, and the chairs you are actually allowed to move.
Beat the crowds
- Book the Louvre's first entry slot of the day, enter at the Carrousel or Porte des Lions entrances, and see your must-list in reverse order from the crowds.
- Do headline sights before 9:30am or in the last two hours before closing; spend the middle of the day in gardens, food streets, and lesser museums that never queue.
- Museums with timed reservations reward booking two to four weeks out in spring and fall; same-week almost always works in November through February.
- The first Sunday of the month is free at many museums: wonderful for the budget, terrible for the lines. Know which trade you are making.
Know before you go
- August: many family-run restaurants and small shops close two to four weeks for annual vacation. Major museums, department stores, and sights all remain open. Check any specific restaurant before you build a day around it.
- Most museums close one day a week: the Louvre on Tuesdays, Orsay and Versailles on Mondays. Plan the pairings accordingly.
- May is a minefield of public holidays (May 1, May 8, Ascension, Pentecost). May 1 in particular closes nearly everything, including the Louvre.
- December 25 and January 1 close most sights; the days around them are open but run holiday hours.
Paris in June, quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Paris?
June is one of the best months of the year to visit Paris. The longest days of the year and the Fete de la Musique. Book well ahead.
What is the weather like in Paris in June?
Warm, highs near 73F (23C), light until 10pm.
Is Paris crowded in June?
Paris is busy in June, though mornings and late afternoons stay workable.
What is happening in Paris in June?
French Open (Roland-Garros) (late may into the first week of june); Fete de la Musique (june 21 every year).
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