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The Musee d'Orsay is an important art museum on the Left Bank of Paris, France. It was originally an old train station. Collection of paintings, sculptures, and photographs from 1848 to 1914. Including classic masterpieces by art giants such as Van Gogh, Millet, and Renoir. The museum adopts a high-ceiling space design, and light pours in from the glass canopy, making the interior quite bright and spectacular.

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Best time to visit Orsay

Data source: Meteostat・Last updated: 2025-09

Weather in Orsay throughout the year

Spring (March–May): Average 8.8–14.9°C, mild climate with moderate rainfall and occasional showers. Common activities: Visiting the Musée d'Orsay, strolling along the Seine River. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, comfortable trousers or skirt, and an umbrella.

Summer (June–August): Average 18.8–20.4°C, warm and comfortable climate with occasional showers. Common activities: Outdoor picnics, visiting the Palace of Versailles, Seine River cruises. Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, sun hat, sunglasses.

Autumn (September–November): Average 8.3–17.0°C, cool climate with more rainfall in October. Common activities: Enjoying the autumn scenery, visiting local markets. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, comfortable trousers or skirt, and an umbrella.

Winter (December–February): Average 4.4–7.0°C, cold climate with occasional rainfall. Common activities: Indoor visits to museums and art galleries, enjoying hot drinks. Recommended clothing: Warm coat, scarf, gloves, hat.

Weather in Orsay

Annual average temperature: approx. 12.5°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 690 mm / Summer humidity: 60%–70% / Rainiest month: October

Orsay weather by month

MonthJanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Temperature4.4°C7°C8.8°C10.4°C14.9°C18.8°C20.2°C20.4°C17°C14.1°C8.3°C5.6°C
Rainfall (mm)5137.257.959.650.65849.861.166.39155.153.3

7-day weather forecast for Orsay

Date11/7Saturday11/8Sunday11/9Monday11/10Tuesday11/11Wednesday11/12Thursday11/13Friday
WeatherSunnySunnyOvercastFogMistFogPatchy rain nearby
High12.4°C12.2°C11.7°C12.8°C15.7°C13.3°C10.1°C
Low4.9°C3.5°C4.2°C9.3°C11.2°C10.4°C5.7°C

Orsay travel FAQs and useful info

How much time do I need in Orsay?

To admire the main works of the museum, it will take you about 2.5 hours.

Which is better, Orsay or Louvre?

Choose Louvre for breadth of history and its vast, varied collection spanning ancient to 19th-century art, or Musée d'Orsay for focused Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art (1848-1914), a more manageable size, and a beautiful former railway station setting. The Louvre is the world's largest museum, overwhelming in scale, while the Musée d'Orsay offers a focused, more relaxed experience centered on its key Impressionist masterpieces. You love ancient art and classics: The Louvre boasts a massive collection from ancient civilizations to the mid-19th century, including iconic sculptures and Renaissance art. You want a broad, comprehensive art experience: Its vastness allows you to see a wider sweep of art history. You don't mind a massive, potentially overwhelming space: The sheer size of the Louvre is a significant factor. It houses the world's largest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works.

What is Orsay famous for?

Famous for its vast collection of Impressionist paintings, Musée d'Orsay holds the largest number of famous paintings in the world by the painters we love — Monet, Manet, Pissarro, Morisot, and Renoir.

How do you pronounce Orsay in French?

The pronunciation in French is mus dors.

What are the must-see artworks at the Musée d'Orsay?

The Musée d'Orsay is renowned for its extensive collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces. Key works include Claude Monet's 'Impression, Sunrise', Edgar Degas' 'The Little Fourteen-Year-Old Dancer', and Vincent van Gogh's 'Starry Night Over the Rhône'.