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Louvre Museum Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit

Data source：Meteostat
Update date：2025-09

Louvre Museum year round climate

  • Spring (March–May): Average 10–16°C, mild climate with occasional showers, increasing sunny days. Common activities: Visiting the Louvre Museum, Seine River cruise, strolling down the Champs-Élysées. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, comfortable trousers or skirt, umbrella.
  • Summer (June–August): Average 20–22°C, warm weather, sunny days with occasional showers or thunderstorms. Relatively high humidity. Common activities: Outdoor cafes, visiting parks and gardens, enjoying Parisian nightlife. Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, sun hat, sunscreen.
  • Autumn (September–November): Average 9–18°C, pleasant climate, but higher rainfall, especially in October. Common activities: Visiting museums, art exhibitions, enjoying the autumn atmosphere. Recommended clothing: Comfortable warm clothing, umbrella or raincoat.
  • Winter (December–February): Average 6–8°C, cold weather, occasional rainy days. Common activities: Indoor museum visits, enjoying Christmas markets (December only), enjoying the warmth of indoor cafes. Recommended clothing: Warm coat, scarf, gloves, hat.

Louvre Museum climatological average

Annual average temperature: approx. 13.7°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 684 mm / Summer humidity: 65%–75% / Rainiest month: October

Louvre Museum monthly average temperature and precipitation

Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
5.6°C
51
February
8.3°C
32.7
March
10°C
51.3
April
11.8°C
56.3
May
16.3°C
54.7
June
20.2°C
58
July
21.5°C
49
August
21.7°C
63.7
September
18°C
66.3
October
14.9°C
91
November
9.3°C
57
December
6.7°C
53.7

Louvre Museum weather for the next seven days

12/22
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
11.4°C/8.2°C
12/23
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy
8.3°C/4.4°C
12/24
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy
6.6°C/0°C
12/25
Thursday
Moderate or heavy snow showers
1.6°C/-2.3°C
12/26
Friday
Sunny
3.1°C/-1°C
12/27
Saturday
Sunny
3.4°C/-0.5°C
12/28
Sunday
Partly Cloudy
3.6°C/-0.2°C

Louvre Museum Frequently Asked Questions and Useful Information for Travel

What are the big 3 masterpieces at the Louvre Museum?

The Louvre's 'Big Three' are its three most famous works: Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, the marble sculpture Winged Victory of Samothrace, and the ancient Greek statue Venus de Milo. These iconic pieces are must-see highlights for most visitors to the world-renowned Paris museum. The Mona Lisa is celebrated for its enigmatic smile, the Winged Victory is a dynamic, headless, and armless marble sculpture of the Greek goddess of victory, and the Venus de Milo is an ancient Greek statue of Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, recognized for its missing arms.

What is the Louvre Museum most famous for?

The Louvre Museum is famous for housing an unparalleled, vast collection of art and artifacts, spanning from ancient civilizations to the mid-19th century, and for being the world's most-visited art museum. Its most iconic works, including Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, the ancient Greek sculptures Venus de Milo and the Winged Victory of Samothrace, draw millions of visitors annually. The museum building itself is also historically significant and architecturally notable.

How do you pronounce Louvre?

To pronounce 'Louvre,' say 'LOO-vuh' in American English. The French pronunciation is 'LOO-vruh,' with a soft, guttural 'r' at the end, which is hard for non-native speakers to master. The 'L' is pronounced like the 'l' in 'look'. The 'oo' is a long 'oo' sound, like in 'blue'. The 'v' is pronounced like the 'v' in 'very'. The 'r' in French is a soft 'r' sound made at the back of the throat, often simplified to an 'uh' sound for English speakers.

How much is a standard ticket to the Louvre Museum?

The general admission price for the Louvre was €22 in 2024 and will increase to €30 for non-EU visitors starting January 1, 2026. Standard admission includes entry to permanent collections, temporary exhibitions, and the Eugène-Delacroix National Museum. Prices for specific guided tours or workshops are additional, while admission is free for certain categories, such as visitors under 18 and EU residents under 26.

What are some key exhibits at the Louvre Museum besides the 'Big Three'?

Beyond the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory, the Louvre Museum boasts countless other significant artworks. Visitors often marvel at the Egyptian Antiquities, including the Great Sphinx of Tanis, and the Code of Hammurabi in the Mesopotamian collection. The Italian Renaissance paintings, French Romanticism, and Dutch Masters are also highly popular sections. Don't miss masterpieces like Liberty Leading the People by Delacroix or the Coronation of Napoleon by David.