France
Air quality in Paris is acceptable. Consider reducing intensity or duration.
Data from Open-Meteo • Updated 7:22:03 AM
Paris has been actively reducing air pollution through traffic restrictions, low-emission zones, and the expansion of cycling infrastructure. NO2 from traffic remains the primary concern along busy boulevards. The city's parks and the Seine riverbanks offer cleaner air corridors for runners.
Paris typically sees AQI values between 25 and 60. Winter anticyclones can trap pollutants, triggering alternating traffic restrictions. Busy roads like the Périphérique have significantly worse air quality than parks.
Morning runs through the Bois de Boulogne, Luxembourg Gardens, or along the car-free Seine banks offer the cleanest air. Sunday mornings are especially good when traffic is minimal.