Eiffel Tower tour Eiffel
The Eiffel Tower is a 330-meter lattice and observation tower located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris. Constructed of wrought iron, steel, and puddled iron, it is one of the most looked-up sights in France. Commissioned by Gustave Eiffel and designed by Stéphen Sauvestre, the structure opened in 1889 and is a designated monument historique inscrit. It attracts over 6 million visitors annually.
Planning a visit
Weather in Paris is mildest from May through September, with daily high temperatures reaching between 18 °C and 24 °C. During these months, rain occurs on about 9 to 12 days. Outside of this window, temperatures are cooler, dropping to highs of 7 °C in January and December. The tower is located 4 km from the center of Paris. The nearest airport is Paris-Orly Airport, which is 15 km away.
Visitors can combine a trip to the tower with visits to nearby locations, including the Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac at 0.4 km, the Palais de Chaillot at 0.6 km, and the Palais de Tokyo at 0.7 km. Further nearby sites include Les Invalides at 1.4 km and the Pont Alexandre III at 1.5 km. The site is open daily from 09:30 to 23:45, with extended hours from 09:00 to 00:45 between June 21 and September 2. The tower is closed on July 14 and 15. Ticket prices range from 10€ to 25€. The tower does not offer wheelchair access.
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 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 53 | 44 | 50 | 49 | 62 | 52 | 58 | 51 | 47 | 65 | 51 | 61 |
| 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.
