Notre-Dame de Paris
Notre-Dame de Paris is a Catholic cathedral and minor basilica located on the Ile de la Cité in the 4th arrondissement of Paris. Built with dimension stone in French Gothic, Early Gothic, Rayonnant, and classic gothic styles, the cathedral stands 69 meters high and 127 meters long. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The cathedral is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 07:50 to 19:00, on Thursday from 07:50 to 22:00, and on Saturday and Sunday from 08:15 to 19:30. Wheelchair access is limited. Visitors can experience various monthly weather conditions throughout the year. January and February have daily highs of 7 °C to 8 °C and lows of 1 °C. Spring brings milder temperatures, with March reaching a high of 11 °C and April reaching 14 °C with 50 mm of rain on about 9 days. May and June see highs of 18 °C and 21 °C, while July and August are the warmest months with highs of 24 °C and lows of 14 °C. September cools to a high of 20 °C, and October brings highs of 16 °C and 66 mm of rain on about 13 days. November temperatures drop to a high of 10 °C, and December records a high of 7 °C and a low of 2 °C with 63 mm of rain on about 13 days.
Paris-Orly Airport is the nearest airport, located 14 km away. Being in Paris, the site is 0 km from the capital. Nearby sights to combine with a visit include Hôtel de Ville, Paris at 0.4 km, Sainte-Chapelle at 0.4 km, Conciergerie at 0.5 km, Tour Saint-Jacques at 0.5 km, and Musée de Cluny at 0.5 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 | 45 | 51 | 50 | 63 | 54 | 59 | 52 | 48 | 66 | 52 | 63 |
| 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.
