Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-Pas Church

Historic Paris church in the 5th arrondissement

A historic church in Paris's Latin Quarter near Rue Saint-Jacques; visitors come for its baroque architecture, its place in the neighborhood around the Sorbonne, and walks through the surrounding streets.

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Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-Pas at a Glance#

Address: 5th arrondissement, Paris, France

How to Get to Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-Pas#

Located in Paris’s 5th arrondissement; the nearest metro stations include Port-Royal and Saint-Jacques. From central Paris it is a short metro ride and a brief walk.

Tips for Visiting Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-Pas#

  • The church sometimes hosts organ recitals and small concerts - check event listings for a performance.
  • It is in the 5th arrondissement area; pair a visit with a walk on Boulevard Saint-Germain.

Best Time to Visit Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-Pas#

Spring and autumn provide the best balance of weather and crowd levels in Paris.

Spring
April-June · 8-20°C (46-68°F)
Pleasant for walking Paris's Latin Quarter and church-hopping.
Autumn
September-October · 10-20°C (50-68°F)
Fewer tourists and comfortable temperatures for exploring.

Weather & Climate near Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-Pas#

Climate

Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-Pas's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (656 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Air Quality: AQI 51 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor 2° - 7° 1° 54 mm overcast 92% 4.4 m/s 0.1 low 8.6h
February Poor 3° - 8° 2° 47 mm overcast 87% 4.2 m/s 0.2 low 10.0h
March Good 5° - 12° 6° 52 mm partly cloudy 82% 4.5 m/s 0.5 low 11.7h
April Good 6° - 15° 11° 55 mm partly cloudy 77% 4.4 m/s 0.9 moderate 13.5h
May Good 10° - 19° 15° 64 mm overcast 76% 3.9 m/s 1.2 high 15.0h
June Excellent 13° - 22° 18° 56 mm partly cloudy 75% 3.8 m/s 1.5 high 15.8h
July Very Good 15° - 25° 20° 62 mm partly cloudy 72% 3.5 m/s 1.5 high 15.5h
August Excellent 15° - 25° 20° 43 mm partly cloudy 72% 3.3 m/s 1.2 high 14.1h
September Very Good 12° - 21° 17° 53 mm partly cloudy 76% 3.5 m/s 0.8 moderate 12.4h
October Good 9° - 16° 12° 59 mm overcast 84% 3.7 m/s 0.4 low 10.7h
November Acceptable 5° - 11° 5° 53 mm overcast 91% 4.0 m/s 0.1 low 9.1h
December Poor 3° - 8° 3° 58 mm overcast 93% 4.3 m/s 0.1 low 8.2h

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