The Pentecost Monday 2026 falls on May 25, and the weather seems ready to play along. In Paris and Île-de-France, this public holiday is shaping up as a sunny, summery day, with the thermometer expected to hover around 27°C in the capital. That said, it would be a pity to stay cooped up indoors.
This U-turn is all the more striking because the Ascension weekend, on May 14, looked nearly wintry, with temperatures running 6 to 12°C below normal. In barely ten days, the Île-de-France sky has completely changed its tune. According to Météo-France, high pressure is gradually taking hold over the region, bringing the long-awaited fine weather.
Temperatures will range from 16°C in the morning to 27°C in the afternoon, offering ideal conditions to fully enjoy this public holiday and the many outings across the capital and Île-de-France. These figures are July-like, well above normal May values. The capital won't be the hottest city in the country, but the sense of sunny weather should be very evident.
In the rest of the region, Yvelines (78), Seine-et-Marne (77) and Essonne (91) are expected to enjoy similar sunshine, with a few degree differences depending on the area. We’re monitoring local conditions in real time at meteo-paris.com.
By Monday, May 25, a scorching sun is forecast across the country, except for the Alpine massif, which is still expected to see a few storms in the afternoon. In the Île-de-France region, skies should stay clear throughout the day. That makes an outdoor outing perfectly reasonable without worrying about an unexpected shower, something that hasn’t been a given in recent weeks.
With weather like this, the banks of the Seine, Paris's parks, and the capital’s sun-soaked terraces will surely be packed. It’s also the perfect moment for a quick escape in Île-de-France, whether to the forests around Fontainebleau or Rambouillet, or to the banks of the Marne. Exhibitions, strolls, flea markets, amusement parks, sunny terraces, or smart cinema deals: the capital never lacks options on a public holiday.
Our take: Pentecost Monday, 2026, with sun and 27°C, comes just in time for those who haven’t yet made the most of spring. A perfect day to seize with family, friends, or solo, in the city or in the countryside, before the weather mood shifts again. Who’s it for? For anyone eager to enjoy a public holiday outdoors, whether you’re a Parisian or someone from Île-de-France, a culture buff or a nature lover.
To plan your day, explore all our ideas for activities in our guide what to do this Pentecost Monday in Paris and Île-de-France, and also browse our pick of museums and monuments open on May 25, 2026.
