Opéra Bastille
Opéra Bastille is an opera house in Paris that serves as the home for the Paris Opera. Designed by Carlos Ott, the building is recognized for its remarkable contemporary architecture.
Planning a visit
The weather in Paris is warmest in July and August, with daily highs of 24 °C. The wettest month is October, which sees about 67 mm of rain. The site is 1 km from the center of Paris and 14 km from Paris-Orly Airport.
Visitors can combine a trip to the opera house with visits to Place de la Bastille or Bastille, which are 0.2 km away. Other nearby locations include Place des Vosges, Musée Carnavalet, and The Marais. The venue provides 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 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 55 | 45 | 51 | 51 | 64 | 55 | 60 | 52 | 48 | 67 | 53 | 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.
