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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

Month
Temperature (°C)
Rainfall (mm)
January
4.4°C
51
February
7°C
37.2
March
8.8°C
57.9
April
10.4°C
59.6
May
14.9°C
50.6
June
18.8°C
58
July
20.2°C
49.8
August
20.4°C
61.1
September
17°C
66.3
October
14.1°C
91
November
8.3°C
55.1
December
5.6°C
53.3

7-day weather forecast for Orsay

10/31
Saturday
Sunny
15.5°C/6.5°C
11/1
Sunday
Sunny
14.6°C/6.3°C
11/2
Monday
Sunny
11°C/7.2°C
11/3
Tuesday
Sunny
12.1°C/6.8°C
11/4
Wednesday
Sunny
10.9°C/4.3°C
11/5
Thursday
Sunny
9.1°C/4.7°C
11/6
Friday
Sunny
8.6°C/3.2°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'.