Versailles
City in France
Versailles is a city in France with a population of about 84,000. Located 17 kilometers from Paris, it is primarily visited for its historic royal architecture and grounds.
What to see
The main attraction is the Palace of Versailles, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visitors explore the interior, including the Hall of Mirrors, and the grounds, which feature the Grand Trianon.
When to go
The warmest temperatures occur in July and August, with daily highs of 23 °C. These months also see the least rain, with 8 to 9 rainy days. The winter months, particularly January and December, are colder, with highs of 6 °C to 7 °C and more frequent rain, averaging 13 days of precipitation.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Paris-Orly Airport, located 18 kilometers away. The city is also accessible from Paris, which is 17 kilometers from Versailles.
Top sights in Versailles
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 60 | 50 | 56 | 54 | 69 | 57 | 64 | 57 | 51 | 74 | 57 | 68 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Versailles (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.