Temple (Paris)
Castle Historic Paris neighborhood named after medieval Knights Templar
Named after the medieval Temple fortress, the Temple quarter forms part of Le Marais in Paris; visitors explore narrow streets, historic buildings, museums and cafés, and its proximity to the Jewish quarter.
How to Get to Temple (Paris) #
Metro: Temple (line 3) or République (lines 3, 5, 8, 9, 11) are the closest stations; from either, it’s a short walk into the Marais and the Square du Temple.
Tips for Visiting Temple (Paris) #
- Visit the Square du Temple early morning to see the ancient oak planted in 1808 and to avoid midday crowds.
- Pair a walk here with the nearby Musée des Archives Nationales in the 3rd arrondissement to understand the area's medieval role.
- Look for the metal plaque marking the location of the medieval Temple prison; it's easy to miss.
Best Time to Visit Temple (Paris) #
The Square and the historic Temple quarter are pleasant year-round; spring and autumn are best for combining with neighborhood walks.
Weather & Climate near Temple (Paris) #
Temple (Paris)'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 (689 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 66 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
