Catacombs of Paris Catacombes de Paris
The Catacombs of Paris are a museum and catacombs located in the 14th arrondissement of Paris, France. Established in 1787 and opened in 1809, the site is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, recording 601,900 visitors in 2019.
Planning a visit
The site is located 3 km from the capital and 12 km from Paris-Orly Airport. July and August are the warmest months with daily highs of 24 °C and lows of 14 °C, while January and December are the coldest with highs of 7 °C and lows of 1 °C to 2 °C. October and May experience the most rain, with 66 mm over 13 days and 62 mm over 12 days respectively. Opening hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 09:45 to 20:30. There is an admission fee, and the site is not wheelchair accessible.
Nearby sights include Montparnasse Cemetery at 0.5 km, Tour Montparnasse at 1.2 km, Luxembourg Palace at 1.6 km, the Panthéon at 1.7 km, and Saint-Étienne-du-Mont at 1.8 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 24 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 54 | 44 | 50 | 50 | 62 | 53 | 58 | 51 | 47 | 66 | 52 | 62 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
