Paris gets about 650 mm (roughly 26 inches) of rain a year, fairly evenly spread across the seasons, with no single month standing out as dramatically wetter than the rest. Weather here is dominated by a rotating series of Atlantic fronts, which tend to bring light-to-moderate rain rather than intense downpours, though summer can occasionally produce sharp thunderstorms after stretches of hot, humid weather. The Seine has periodically flooded parts of the city during unusually wet, prolonged winters, most notably in 1910 and more recently in 2016 and 2018, when sustained rain upstream raised river levels over several days rather than hours. Because Parisian weather can shift from clear to wet within the same day, radar imagery is a genuinely practical tool for deciding whether to carry an umbrella or wait out a passing shower. Météo-France operates the national weather radar network covering the greater Paris region.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it raining in Paris right now?
The live radar map above shows precipitation over Paris, Ile-de-France in real time. Blue shades indicate light rain, while yellow, orange, and red mark heavier downpours. If no colored echoes appear over Paris, no significant rain is currently being detected.
How often does the Paris rain radar update?
The radar refreshes continuously, typically every few minutes, so the map reflects current conditions rather than an hours-old forecast. Press play to animate the most recent frames.
Can I see if a storm is heading toward Paris?
Yes. Press play on the radar to animate the last few hours of rainfall and watch which way rain cells over Ile-de-France are moving – the clearest way to judge whether a shower will reach Paris or pass by.
Is this Paris rain radar free to use?
Yes, completely free – no account, app download, or sign-up required. It works in any browser on desktop and mobile.