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.
Temple (Paris) at a Glance#
Address: Square du Temple, 75003 Paris, France
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.
| 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 | 2° - 8° | 2° | 49 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.0h |
| March | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 6° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.5 m/s | 0.5 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 6° - 15° | 11° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 66 mm | overcast | 76% | 3.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.0h |
| June | Excellent | 13° - 22° | 18° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.8 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.8h |
| July | Very Good | 15° - 25° | 20° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.5 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.5h |
| August | Excellent | 15° - 25° | 20° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.1h |
| September | Very Good | 12° - 21° | 17° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 9° - 16° | 12° | 64 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Acceptable | 5° - 11° | 5° | 56 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| December | Poor | 3° - 8° | 2° | 57 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |
