What to Do in Paris in June: Weather, Events and Outings

Paris weather in June: averages and heatwaves

According to Météo-France's 1991-2020 averages for the Paris-Montsouris station, June has an average high of 23.4°C and an average low of 14.2°C. An average of 51.3 mm of rain falls over the month, often as showers or short thunderstorms, and average sunshine reaches 203.5 hours. By comparison, May is cooler (average high of 20.2°C) and July warmer (25.7°C).

These averages hide growing variability. According to Météo-France's review, June 2026 was the hottest June ever recorded in France, with a national average temperature of 22.7°C, 3.8°C above normal, and a severe heatwave in Paris. The heat had concrete consequences for visitors: the Solidays festival was cancelled and the Marche des Fiertés (Pride March), scheduled for 27 June 2026, was postponed to 3 October at the request of the police prefecture.

In practice, expect mild to hot days and pleasant evenings on café terraces, but also the possibility of peaks above 35°C. If a heatwave alert is issued, move outdoor visits to the morning or late evening, favour air-conditioned museums in the afternoon and carry a water bottle: water from public fountains is safe to drink (see our guide to tap water in Paris).

The longest days of the year

The summer solstice falls on Monday 21 June 2027. Around that date, the sun rises at about 5:45 am and sets at about 10 pm in Paris, giving a little over sixteen hours of daylight. It is still light at around 10:30 pm: you can fit in a museum in the late afternoon, dinner, then a walk along the quays in daylight.

Another useful point: there are no public holidays in June 2027. Whit Monday falls on 17 May 2027, and the summer school holidays begin on Saturday 3 July 2027 for all zones. Museums and shops therefore keep their usual hours all month; see our page on public holidays in France for the rest of the year.

Crowds and prices: what drives demand

June is part of the high season. French families are not yet on holiday, but international visitors are numerous and several major events follow one another. In 2027, three periods concentrate hotel demand:

• 23 May to 6 June: the Roland-Garros main draw, which fills western Paris in particular.
• 14 to 20 June: the International Paris Air Show at Le Bourget, held in odd-numbered years, which draws professionals from around the world.
• Monday 21 June: the Fête de la musique (music festival), which fills the central neighbourhoods from the late afternoon.

Book accommodation several months ahead if your stay overlaps with one of these dates, and compare neighbourhoods in our guide to Paris hotels by budget. Time slots at the most popular sites (Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Sainte-Chapelle) also sell out faster: our article on booking ahead in Paris explains which ones to plan for. For public transport, a single Métro-Train-RER ticket costs €2.55 (price as of September 2026).

Events in June 2027

Roland-Garros: the finals on 5 and 6 June

The 2027 French Open begins with qualifying from 17 to 21 May; the main draw runs from 23 May to 6 June. The semi-finals take place on 3 and 4 June, the finals on 5 and 6 June. In early June, what remains is the end of the second week, the most expensive and most sought-after part. Tickets, access and activities around the stadium are covered in our guide Roland-Garros: what to do in Paris.

Nuit Blanche: a night of contemporary art in early June

Nuit Blanche (the all-night arts festival), long held in October, now takes place in early June: the last two editions were on Saturday 7 June 2025 and Saturday 6 June 2026. At the time of writing, the City of Paris had not yet published the date or programme for the 2027 edition. Everything is free, with installations in the streets, parks and venues usually closed at night. Our Nuit Blanche guide explains how to plan your route.

Rendez-vous aux jardins: 4 to 6 June

During this national weekend organised by the Ministry of Culture, public and private parks and gardens open their gates or offer guided tours and workshops, often free of charge. The 2027 theme is « Gazons, pelouses et prairies » (lawns, greens and meadows). The Paris programme, published in spring, sometimes gives access to gardens normally closed to the public.

Salon du Bourget: 14 to 20 June

The Paris Air Show takes over Paris-Le Bourget airport, north of Paris. The first days are reserved for trade visitors; the general public is admitted on the last three days, Friday to Sunday. The 2027 edition highlights the centenary of Charles Lindbergh's landing at Le Bourget in 1927.

Fête de la musique: Monday 21 June

The Fête de la musique takes place every 21 June; in 2027, it falls on a Monday. Concerts are free, from mid-afternoon until late at night, on official stages, in the courtyards of institutions and outside cafés. The busiest neighbourhoods (Marais, Bastille, Oberkampf, canal Saint-Martin, Latin Quarter) are packed from 9 pm. Some metro stations may be closed temporarily for security reasons: plan to walk, and keep your belongings close. The gardens of the Palais-Royal regularly host quieter concerts.

Summer sales: from Wednesday 23 June

The 2027 summer sales start on Wednesday 23 June at 8 am and end on Tuesday 20 July, four weeks in total, across mainland France except for departments with special dates. Rules, discounts and addresses are covered in our guide to the sales in Paris.

Marche des Fiertés: late June, 2027 date not yet announced

The Paris Marche des Fiertés (Pride March) usually takes place on a Saturday in late June, closing the Quinzaine des Fiertés (Pride fortnight). In 2026, it was postponed to 3 October because of the heatwave. At the time of writing, Inter-LGBT had not yet announced the 2027 date. Typical route and practical tips: see our article on the Pride March in Paris.

Picnics, guinguettes and waterside evenings

Thanks to the long evenings, an evening picnic is one of the easiest and cheapest outings of the month. Parisians gather on the banks of the canal Saint-Martin, on the open lawns of the Buttes-Chaumont park or on the Champ-de-Mars. In most gardens, some lawns are closed to let the grass recover: respect the signs, and check the park's closing time, posted at the entrance. Rules on drinking alcohol outdoors vary by area; they are summarised in our guide to drinking in the street in Paris.

For a guinguette (open-air bar) atmosphere without leaving Paris, Rosa Bonheur, in the Buttes-Chaumont park (2 allée de la Cascade, 75019 Paris, metro Botzaris, line 7 bis), is open Wednesday to Sunday from 12 pm to midnight. It does not take reservations: come in the late afternoon to avoid the queue.

Swimming in the Seine, however, is not yet open in June: the supervised sites operated from early July to late August in 2026. Details in our guide to swimming in the Seine.

Exhibitions to see in June 2027

Several exhibitions announced by the City of Paris museums in their 2026-2027 programme run throughout June:

• Leonor Fini at the Musée d'Art moderne de Paris, from 26 March to 15 August 2027: nearly 200 works (paintings, drawings, photographs, masks) by this artist close to the Surrealists.
• Józef Czapski, at the same museum on the same dates: the first French monograph on the Polish painter and writer, with around 80 works.
• Donation Kamel Mennour, also at the Musée d'Art moderne, from 26 March to 25 July 2027: a selection of contemporary works donated to the museum by the gallerist.
• An exhibition on the environmental history of Paris at the musée Carnavalet, from 7 April to 22 August 2027 (provisional title « Paris, histoire environnementale » (Paris, an environmental history)): more than 200 works on the links between the city, the Seine, its underground and the climate.

The permanent collections of the City of Paris museums are free; temporary exhibitions are ticketed. For dates at other institutions, see our selection of current exhibitions in Paris, updated as announcements come in.

What to pack

• Light clothing and a warm layer for the evenings, which can drop to around 14°C.
• A light raincoat or compact umbrella: thundery showers are short but frequent.
• Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen, especially if you spend the afternoon outdoors.
• A reusable water bottle, to refill at public fountains.
• Comfortable, broken-in shoes: the long days encourage you to walk more.
• A light tablecloth or blanket for picnics.

June 2027 at a glance

Prices as of September 2026. Dates shown are those published by the organisers at that time.

Further reading

If you are staying into July, our guide to Paris in summer covers Paris Plages, open-air cinema and terraces. To choose between June and another season, read the best time to visit Paris. And to enjoy the evenings without spending, our list of free things to do in Paris complements the ideas in this guide.