Hot air balloon rides in Paris

A balloon flight over Paris depends on calm, dry mornings. The most comfortable months are April and June to September, with highs around 73°F (23°C) and about 8 rainy days a month.

Photo: Yann Caradec from Paris, France, CC BY-SA 2.0

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How to pick a good hot air balloon ride

Flights leave around sunrise, when the air is calmest. Expect a pickup one to two hours before dawn.
Balloon flights are often cancelled for wind or rain. Book early in your trip so there's time to rebook.
Time in the air is usually about an hour; the whole outing, with transfers, takes three to four.
Check basket size. Smaller baskets with 8 to 12 passengers feel very different from 20-person ones.

Paris month by month

Averages for Paris, 1991–2020.

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F (°C)	46 (8)	48 (9)	55 (13)	62 (17)	68 (20)	74 (23)	78 (26)	78 (26)	71 (22)	62 (17)	52 (11)	46 (8)
Low °F (°C)	38 (3)	38 (3)	42 (6)	46 (8)	52 (11)	58 (14)	61 (16)	61 (16)	55 (13)	50 (10)	43 (6)	39 (4)
Rainy days	10	9	10	9	9	8	7	8	8	10	10	11
Sunset (15th)	5:21 pm	6:10 pm	6:55 pm	8:41 pm	9:25 pm	9:56 pm	9:50 pm	9:07 pm	8:05 pm	7:02 pm	5:11 pm	4:54 pm

Questions

When is the best time for hot air balloon rides in Paris?

April and June to September. Expect highs around 73°F (23°C) and about 8 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are January and December.

What happens if the weather is bad?

Operators cancel when wind, rain or low cloud make flying unsafe, and usually offer another date or a refund. December is the rainiest month in Paris, so leave spare days if you travel then.

Where can I book hot air balloon rides in Paris?

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