Updated 16 Sep 2026 · recomputed nightly
Is August 2027 a good month to visit Paris?
Lively — the typical August day in Paris is busier than 55% of its year.
If you are coming for something that only happens in August, that is the trade. If not, February is quieter.
Calm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against Paris's own year — not a headcount.
August 2027 is a shoulder month in Paris: warm and wet, around 25°C / 78°F with rain on about 10 days, Lively on 20 of 31 days — 11 days run Busy or Packed.
Mostly yes. The typical August day in Paris is Lively, and 11 of the 31 days in our window run Busy or Packed. Expect around 25 °C by day, with rain on about 10 days. The crowd comes with the school holidays in Germany and France. Cruise ships call on 10 of the 31 days, 4 at once on Saturday 28 August. No week of August is meaningfully quieter — the typical day is Lively throughout; pick by day instead. The crush is at the Louvre pyramid and Tuileries axis; the quiet is at the covered passages. The calmest day is Tuesday 31 August, the busiest Wednesday 4 August.
In short, a solid middle-ground pick.
Among the 12 months we forecast for Paris, August ranks 6th for crowd pressure. Its heaviest day is Wed 4 Aug, busier than 97% of the year; its lightest is Tue 31 Aug at 47%.
Preparing pays off in a month like this: timed-entry tickets and pre-booked tours turn the queue time into sightseeing time. see the options →
Pack for wet first — rain on 10 of 31 days.
A folding one lives in the day bag and weighs nothing.
See umbrellas →
Wet stone is the thing to plan around in a month this wet.
See walking shoes →
How busy is Paris in August?
The busiest days are the 4th, 10th, 15th and 28th, and 7 more. Away from those, most days sit Lively. The calmest stretch is the 18th–23rd.
Ships call on 10 of 31 days, a typical call day carrying at least 3,286 guests between them — real, but a secondary part of the crowd here; the season moves the needle more.
The month is not one thing: its lightest day sits at 47% of the year and its heaviest at 97%, so where you land inside it matters. Daylight runs about 14 hours.
Either side of it, July picks up and September is much calmer.
The calmest days are the 21st, 22nd and 31st — aim for those if your dates can flex.
Sun 01 Aug Lively busier than 55% of days here · ⚓1 · France school holidays
- Tauck MS Serene — guest capacity 124
Record Paris on Sun 1 Aug 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in France and Germany. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 124 guests at double occupancy. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/paris/#d-2027-08-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 02 Aug Lively busier than 59% of days here · France school holidays
Record Paris on Mon 2 Aug 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: France school holidays; UK public holiday; Germany school holidays. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/paris/#d-2027-08-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 03 Aug Lively busier than 55% of days here · France school holidays
Record Paris on Tue 3 Aug 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in France and Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/paris/#d-2027-08-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 04 Aug Packed busier than 97% of days here · ⚓3 · France school holidays
- Majestic Princess — guest capacity 3,560 07:00–20:00
- Norwegian Star — guest capacity 2,348 06:00–20:00
- Tauck MS Reverie — guest capacity 124
Record Paris on Wed 4 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,032 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in France and Germany. Nearest calmer day: Tue 3 Aug (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/paris/#d-2027-08-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 05 Aug Lively busier than 55% of days here · France school holidays
Record Paris on Thu 5 Aug 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in France and Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/paris/#d-2027-08-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 06 Aug Lively busier than 55% of days here · France school holidays
Record Paris on Fri 6 Aug 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in France and Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/paris/#d-2027-08-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 07 Aug Busy busier than 74% of days here · ⚓2 · France school holidays
- Amadeus Diamond — guest capacity 146 03:00–09:00
- Carnival Miracle — guest capacity 2,124 07:00–20:00
Record Paris on Sat 7 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in France and Germany. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,270 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 03:00–20:00. Nearest calmer day: Fri 6 Aug (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/paris/#d-2027-08-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 08 Aug Lively busier than 54% of days here · France school holidays
Record Paris on Sun 8 Aug 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in France and Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/paris/#d-2027-08-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 09 Aug Lively busier than 54% of days here · France school holidays
Record Paris on Mon 9 Aug 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in France and Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/paris/#d-2027-08-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 10 Aug Packed busier than 85% of days here · ⚓3 · France school holidays
- AIDAperla — guest capacity 3,286 08:00–20:00
- MS Jane Austen — guest capacity 148
- Tauck MS Serene — guest capacity 124
Record Paris on Tue 10 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: school holidays in France and Germany. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,558 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Mon 9 Aug (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/paris/#d-2027-08-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 11 Aug Lively busier than 54% of days here · France school holidays
Record Paris on Wed 11 Aug 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in France and Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/paris/#d-2027-08-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 12 Aug Lively busier than 53% of days here · France school holidays
Record Paris on Thu 12 Aug 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in France and Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/paris/#d-2027-08-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 13 Aug Lively busier than 53% of days here · France school holidays
Record Paris on Fri 13 Aug 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in France and Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/paris/#d-2027-08-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 14 Aug Lively busier than 53% of days here · France school holidays
Record Paris on Sat 14 Aug 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in France and Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/paris/#d-2027-08-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 15 Aug Packed busier than 87% of days here · France public holiday
Record Paris on Sun 15 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. Why: France public holiday; Germany public holiday; Spain public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Sat 14 Aug (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/paris/#d-2027-08-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 16 Aug Busy busier than 83% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Majestic Princess — guest capacity 3,560 09:00–22:00
Record Paris on Mon 16 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,560 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 09:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sat 14 Aug (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/paris/#d-2027-08-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 17 Aug Busy busier than 73% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Mein Schiff 3 — guest capacity 2,506 07:00–19:00
Record Paris on Tue 17 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,506 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–19:00. Nearest calmer day: Wed 18 Aug (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/paris/#d-2027-08-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 18 Aug Lively busier than 49% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Paris on Wed 18 Aug 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/paris/#d-2027-08-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 19 Aug Lively busier than 49% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Paris on Thu 19 Aug 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/paris/#d-2027-08-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 20 Aug Lively busier than 49% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Tauck MS Reverie — guest capacity 124
Record Paris on Fri 20 Aug 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 124 guests at double occupancy. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/paris/#d-2027-08-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 21 Aug Lively busier than 48% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Paris on Sat 21 Aug 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/paris/#d-2027-08-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 22 Aug Lively busier than 48% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Paris on Sun 22 Aug 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/paris/#d-2027-08-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 23 Aug Lively busier than 48% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Paris on Mon 23 Aug 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/paris/#d-2027-08-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 24 Aug Busy busier than 76% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- AIDAperla — guest capacity 3,286 08:00–20:00
Record Paris on Tue 24 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,286 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–20:00. Nearest calmer day: Mon 23 Aug (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/paris/#d-2027-08-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 25 Aug Busy busier than 73% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Norwegian Star — guest capacity 2,348 06:00–20:00
Record Paris on Wed 25 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,348 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 06:00–20:00. Nearest calmer day: Mon 23 Aug (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/paris/#d-2027-08-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 26 Aug Busy busier than 76% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Seven Seas Grandeur — guest capacity 754 07:00–21:00
- Tauck MS Serene — guest capacity 124
- Ventura — guest capacity 3,078
Record Paris on Thu 26 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,956 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Fri 27 Aug (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/paris/#d-2027-08-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 27 Aug Lively busier than 48% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Paris on Fri 27 Aug 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/paris/#d-2027-08-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 28 Aug Packed busier than 96% of days here · ⚓4 · Germany school holidays
- Amadeus Diamond — guest capacity 146 03:00–09:00
- Crystal Symphony — guest capacity 606 07:00–20:00
- Majestic Princess — guest capacity 3,560 09:00–22:00
- Mein Schiff 6 — guest capacity 2,534 07:00–19:00
Record Paris on Sat 28 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,846 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 03:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Fri 27 Aug (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/paris/#d-2027-08-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 29 Aug Busy busier than 72% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Arosa Viva — guest capacity 202 19:00–22:00
- Mein Schiff 3 — guest capacity 2,506 07:00–19:00
- Tauck MS Reverie — guest capacity 124
Record Paris on Sun 29 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,832 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Mon 30 Aug (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/paris/#d-2027-08-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 30 Aug Lively busier than 52% of days here · UK public holiday
Record Paris on Mon 30 Aug 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: UK public holiday; Germany school holidays. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/paris/#d-2027-08-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 31 Aug Lively busier than 47% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Paris on Tue 31 Aug 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/paris/#d-2027-08-31 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Which week of August is quietest in Paris?
No week of August is meaningfully quieter — the typical day is Lively throughout; pick by day instead.
Can't move the dates? How to avoid the worst crowds
- Need flexibility? The 18th–23rd is the month's calmest stretch — the easiest window to move around in.
- On the busy days, the walk-up queues for the big sights are the biggest time-sink — a timed-entry ticket skips them, which is where a busy month is won or lost.
Travelling on a busy day?
Timed-entry and skip-the-line tickets turn queue time into sightseeing time — sort them before you fly.
August weather in Paris
Comfortably warm — around 25°C / 78°F, easy shirtsleeve weather, with rain on about 10 days, so keep a layer handy. The days are long too — close to 14 hours of light — so the evenings stay open for walking once the heat drops.
Worth booking the marquee sights ahead for the busy days, but you can keep the rest of the trip flexible.
More about Paris in August
Based on: France's public holidays · school vacations across France and Germany · the season pattern from official overnight stays · five years of weather records (2019–2023) · confirmed event dates · the published cruise schedule
Every figure is recomputed nightly from real cruise schedules, public and school holidays, and long-run climate normals. Gaps are shown, not filled.
