Choosing a wedding date in Paris is rarely just about temperature. The city looks cinematic in every season, but the practical experience changes a lot: long bright evenings in summer, blossom and bigger shower risk in spring, softer light in autumn, and short daylight in winter. For many couples, the real decision is whether to prioritise outdoor time and terrace receptions or easier venue access and potentially lower guest costs.
This report uses historical weather patterns from 2016-2025 as a planning signal for 2026-2028, not a promise. In Paris, that matters because hotel pricing, street congestion and venue availability can shift around Fashion Week, Roland-Garros, Bastille Day, major trade fairs and holiday travel. A strong weather month still needs to be checked against your arrondissement, ceremony style and guest transport plans.
July is the strongest historical month in this Paris report, with 11.35 average daily sunshine hours, 3.38 average daily precipitation hours and an average daily maximum of 25.31°C. In practice, that usually means the best odds for a late outdoor ceremony, river views that stay bright into the evening and more confidence for courtyard cocktails. The trade-off is that Paris is busy, and around Bastille Day and the Tour de France period some central areas can feel more crowded, noisier and slower to navigate. If you choose July, reserve hotel blocks early and check road-access details with your venue.
Historically, 06 July is the standout date in this dataset for Paris, combining 13.75 sunshine hours, 0.9 precipitation hours and a maximum temperature of 25.47°C. For Saturday weddings in the planning years ahead, the strongest picks are 18 July 2026, 07 August 2027 and 24 June 2028. Those are encouraging signals for long outdoor celebrations, but Paris weather can still turn quickly from bright to showery. Treat top-ranked dates as useful shortlists rather than guarantees, especially if your plans depend on gardens, rooftops or Seine-side photos.
In Paris, always pair a weather-led shortlist with a city-calendar check. National Day activity in mid-July, the late-July Tour de France finish, Fashion Week periods and large conventions can affect hotel rates, traffic and guest movement across the city. Before signing, confirm ceremony and photo backup spaces, evening noise restrictions, and whether coaches, taxis or ride-hailing can reach the venue easily on your chosen weekend.
Keep reading to view the best day to get married, hours of rain per day and average high temperature per day in Paris, Île-de-France, France for every month in 2026, 2027 and 2028:
Use these practical tips alongside the historical weather patterns to choose your date and venue with more confidence.
In Paris, weather is only half the story. Cross-check your shortlist against Bastille Day activity, the Tour de France finish period, Roland-Garros, Fashion Week and major trade-fair weeks. Those dates can affect room rates, traffic, police barriers and even the time it takes guests to cross the city.
Even in strong months, Paris can switch quickly from sunshine to showers. Instead of treating a covered option as second best, choose a venue where the indoor ceremony room, glasshouse, gallery or salon feels fully intentional. That way a weather pivot still looks like the original design, not a compromise.
A Paris wedding near the Seine, in a palace hotel district or on the city's outer edge will feel very different logistically. Travel times, coach access, parking, noise rules and photo locations can change dramatically within the city. Ask venues for realistic arrival maps, not ideal off-peak journey estimates.
June through September can be wonderful for light and outdoor celebrations, but Paris hotel demand moves quickly. Reserve room blocks as soon as your date is firm, especially for central neighbourhoods. Guests will thank you, and it reduces the risk of people scattering across the city and arriving late.
July currently ranks highest in Dropory's historical analysis for Paris, Île-de-France, France. Use the result alongside venue availability, guest travel and your preferred wedding style.
06 July currently has the strongest historical weather result in this report. Past patterns cannot guarantee future conditions, so keep a suitable indoor or covered option available.
Dropory compares daily sunshine, precipitation and temperature history to rank months, dates and Saturdays, then combines those signals with practical local planning guidance.
Historically in this report, yes: July ranks highest, with 11.35 average daily sunshine hours, 3.38 precipitation hours and a 25.31°C average daily maximum. For many couples that is the strongest mix for terraces, gardens and long evening receptions. The trade-off is a busier city, so strong logistics matter as much as the weather signal.
Not necessarily. August is one of the driest-looking months in this dataset, with 2.9 average daily precipitation hours, and it is also very sunny and warm. The caution is operational rather than meteorological: some local businesses reduce hours, some suppliers take holidays, and the city rhythm changes. It can work beautifully if your team and guest accommodation are confirmed early.
From November through February, Paris is usually better planned as an indoor-led wedding destination. Those months combine short daylight with average daily maximums between 7.21°C and 11.05°C and relatively limited sunshine. You can still have wonderful outdoor portraits, but receptions, ceremonies and guest mingling are generally more comfortable when the main experience is inside.
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Paris, Île-de-France, France
Top date in January, 2027:
18 January
Top dates with the most sunshine
18 January
- 5.7 median hours of sunny weather
20 January
- 4.9 median hours of sunny weather
05 January
- 4.5 median hours of sunny weather
21 January
- 4.5 median hours of sunny weather
19 January
- 4.4 median hours of sunny weather
Top Saturdays in January 2027
16 January
- 3.6 median hours of sunny weather
02 January
- 2.8 median hours of sunny weather
09 January
- 2.6 median hours of sunny weather
30 January
- 2.1 median hours of sunny weather
23 January
- 1.9 median hours of sunny weather
Based on data from: 2016-2025
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January in Paris suits couples who want candlelight, polished interiors and a more intimate city mood than summer. Historical averages are modest at 3.21 sunshine hours, 4.74 precipitation hours and 7.21°C for the daily maximum, so outdoor plans need to be brief and flexible. The upside is that sought-after venues and photographers may have more weekday and off-peak availability after the holiday season. A winter wedding here works best when the ceremony, drinks and dinner all happen indoors, with portraits planned around arcades, grand staircases or a quick gap in the weather. Build transport time carefully in case of wet streets and grey traffic-heavy afternoons.
Paris, Île-de-France, France
Top date in February, 2027:
25 February
Top dates with the most sunshine
25 February
- 7.4 median hours of sunny weather
28 February
- 7.3 median hours of sunny weather
24 February
- 6.9 median hours of sunny weather
17 February
- 6.7 median hours of sunny weather
15 February
- 6.4 median hours of sunny weather
Top Saturdays in February 2027
27 February
- 6.4 median hours of sunny weather
13 February
- 5.9 median hours of sunny weather
20 February
- 3.6 median hours of sunny weather
06 February
- 3.2 median hours of sunny weather
Based on data from: 2016-2025
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February can feel elegant rather than bleak in Paris, especially for city weddings centred on salons, historic hotels and rich floral styling. The averages improve slightly to 4.9 sunshine hours and 9.51°C, though 4.37 precipitation hours still point to damp spells. Around late winter the city also enters one of its Fashion Week periods, which can push hotel prices up and make certain central neighbourhoods busier than couples expect. That does not rule February out, but it does make guest accommodation strategy more important. If you love this month, secure room blocks early and choose a venue with strong indoor photo locations so the day still feels distinctly Parisian without relying on clear skies.
Paris, Île-de-France, France
Top date in March, 2027:
25 March
Top dates with the most sunshine
25 March
- 9.8 median hours of sunny weather
26 March
- 8.8 median hours of sunny weather
29 March
- 8.5 median hours of sunny weather
20 March
- 8.5 median hours of sunny weather
30 March
- 8.4 median hours of sunny weather
Top Saturdays in March 2027
20 March
- 8.5 median hours of sunny weather
27 March
- 7.9 median hours of sunny weather
06 March
- 6.9 median hours of sunny weather
13 March
- 5.6 median hours of sunny weather
Based on data from: 2016-2025
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March brings a noticeable shift in light to Paris, with average daily sunshine rising to 6.89 hours and temperatures reaching 12.3°C on average at the daily maximum. It is still early for fully outdoor receptions, but it is a good month for couples who want spring energy without the heaviest visitor pressure of late spring and summer. Late March can also overlap with Paris Fashion Week activity, so central hotels may tighten availability. Gardens begin to look livelier, yet the average 4.6 precipitation hours means umbrellas and covered arrival points remain sensible. A March wedding works well with a bright lunch reception, conservatory setting or museum-adjacent venue rather than a plan that depends on warm evening terraces.
Paris, Île-de-France, France
Top date in April, 2027:
19 April
Top dates with the most sunshine
19 April
- 12.3 median hours of sunny weather
21 April
- 12 median hours of sunny weather
24 April
- 11.7 median hours of sunny weather
27 April
- 11.7 median hours of sunny weather
18 April
- 11.5 median hours of sunny weather
Top Saturdays in April 2027
24 April
- 11.7 median hours of sunny weather
03 April
- 10.2 median hours of sunny weather
17 April
- 10.2 median hours of sunny weather
10 April
- 8.6 median hours of sunny weather
Based on data from: 2016-2025
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April is one of Paris's prettiest wedding months if you want blossom, greener parks and a real spring atmosphere. Historical averages show 9.82 sunshine hours, 3.7 precipitation hours and a daily maximum of 15.7°C, which often feels comfortable for outdoor portraits and short courtyard drinks receptions. The challenge is classic spring variability: a lovely bright afternoon can still come with wind or a passing shower. The strongest historical date here, 19 April, combines 12.32 sunshine hours with only 0.6 precipitation hours, showing why April is attractive. Keep a covered ceremony or cocktail option in reserve, and ask venues exactly when their gardens are normally fully dressed after winter maintenance.
Paris, Île-de-France, France
Top date in May, 2027:
17 May
Top dates with the most sunshine
17 May
- 12.8 median hours of sunny weather
21 May
- 12.7 median hours of sunny weather
16 May
- 12.7 median hours of sunny weather
19 May
- 12.6 median hours of sunny weather
28 May
- 12 median hours of sunny weather
Top Saturdays in May 2027
15 May
- 10 median hours of sunny weather
01 May
- 9.6 median hours of sunny weather
08 May
- 9.3 median hours of sunny weather
22 May
- 9.3 median hours of sunny weather
29 May
- 8.6 median hours of sunny weather
Based on data from: 2016-2025
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May is a favourite for many Paris weddings because the city feels alive, evenings lengthen and the average daily maximum reaches 19.31°C. It also delivers 10.66 sunshine hours on average, though precipitation remains present at 4.55 hours, so it is better for mixed indoor-outdoor plans than for a completely uncovered setup. This is also when Paris starts to feel much busier with visitors, and the Roland-Garros tennis tournament in the city can affect traffic and hotel demand. A May date is ideal if you want floral abundance and spring light, but book guest rooms early and confirm whether terraces, courtyards and sound-limited outdoor spaces can still operate smoothly if showers pass through.
Paris, Île-de-France, France
Top date in June, 2027:
09 June
Top dates with the most sunshine
09 June
- 13.3 median hours of sunny weather
24 June
- 13.1 median hours of sunny weather
08 June
- 12.8 median hours of sunny weather
15 June
- 12.7 median hours of sunny weather
13 June
- 12.7 median hours of sunny weather
Top Saturdays in June 2027
26 June
- 11.4 median hours of sunny weather
12 June
- 11 median hours of sunny weather
19 June
- 10.2 median hours of sunny weather
05 June
- 7.6 median hours of sunny weather
Based on data from: 2016-2025
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June is one of the strongest all-round choices for a wedding in Paris. Historical averages reach 11.24 sunshine hours with a daily maximum of 23.6°C, giving long bright evenings that work beautifully for garden ceremonies, rooftop cocktails and Seine-side photography. Rain has not disappeared, with 4.2 precipitation hours on average, but the month generally supports a fuller outdoor schedule than spring. Paris also feels lively and expensive at this time, particularly around major events and summer tourism, so the best venues and hotel blocks move fast. If you are leaning toward June, ask your venue when the sun falls on key terraces and whether late-evening outdoor music is restricted in your arrondissement.
Paris, Île-de-France, France
Top date in July, 2027:
06 July
Top dates with the most sunshine
06 July
- 13.8 median hours of sunny weather
18 July
- 13.2 median hours of sunny weather
19 July
- 13 median hours of sunny weather
09 July
- 12.9 median hours of sunny weather
08 July
- 12.8 median hours of sunny weather
Top Saturdays in July 2027
10 July
- 11.6 median hours of sunny weather
31 July
- 11.5 median hours of sunny weather
17 July
- 11.5 median hours of sunny weather
24 July
- 11.4 median hours of sunny weather
03 July
- 10.8 median hours of sunny weather
Based on data from: 2016-2025
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July is Paris at its most dependable in this report for sunshine, averaging 11.35 hours a day, with lower average precipitation hours than June and a warm 25.31°C daily maximum. That makes it especially strong for ceremonies in formal gardens, aperitifs in courtyards and receptions that stretch into the evening light. The city, however, is not calm. Bastille Day celebrations, the summer tourist peak and the usual late-July Tour de France finish can all complicate movement in central districts. The best historical date, 06 July, shows why couples are drawn to this month, but planning discipline matters. Confirm road closures, give guests precise transfer instructions and consider a Sunday recovery brunch indoors where air conditioning is available.
Paris, Île-de-France, France
Top date in August, 2027:
07 August
Top dates with the most sunshine
07 August
- 12.5 median hours of sunny weather
13 August
- 12.4 median hours of sunny weather
15 August
- 12.1 median hours of sunny weather
01 August
- 11.9 median hours of sunny weather
06 August
- 11.9 median hours of sunny weather
Top Saturdays in August 2027
07 August
- 12.5 median hours of sunny weather
28 August
- 11.2 median hours of sunny weather
14 August
- 10.4 median hours of sunny weather
21 August
- 8.8 median hours of sunny weather
Based on data from: 2016-2025
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79 °F
11.2 h
1.8 h
12
83 °F
11.3 h
1.8 h
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81 °F
12.4 h
2.3 h
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81 °F
10.4 h
3.9 h
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79 °F
12.1 h
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79 °F
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2 h
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76 °F
9 h
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76 °F
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77 °F
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79 °F
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78 °F
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2 h
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80 °F
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3.9 h
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79 °F
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77 °F
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75 °F
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73 °F
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73 °F
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2.9 h
August is often misunderstood in Paris. Weather-wise it is excellent, with 10.57 average daily sunshine hours, only 2.9 precipitation hours and the warmest average daily maximum in the report at 25.4°C. For outdoor weddings, that is a strong combination. The local rhythm is the bigger issue: many Parisians take holidays, some independent businesses reduce hours, and the city can feel both quieter and more tourist-heavy at once. The strongest historical date, 07 August, also appears as the top Saturday for 2027, underlining the month's appeal. If you choose August, verify supplier staffing carefully, double-check restaurant and rehearsal plans, and tell guests that some neighbourhoods will feel sleepier than usual outside the main visitor corridors.
Paris, Île-de-France, France
Top date in September, 2027:
02 September
Top dates with the most sunshine
02 September
- 11.7 median hours of sunny weather
07 September
- 10.7 median hours of sunny weather
09 September
- 10.1 median hours of sunny weather
16 September
- 10 median hours of sunny weather
01 September
- 9.9 median hours of sunny weather
Top Saturdays in September 2027
18 September
- 9.5 median hours of sunny weather
11 September
- 8.9 median hours of sunny weather
04 September
- 7.6 median hours of sunny weather
25 September
- 6.4 median hours of sunny weather
Based on data from: 2016-2025
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74 °F
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69 °F
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66 °F
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65 °F
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66 °F
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6.3 h
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65 °F
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65 °F
8 h
3.6 h
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65 °F
8.1 h
1.8 h
September is one of the most balanced months for Paris couples who want warmth without peak-summer intensity. Historical averages settle at 8.66 sunshine hours, 3.27 precipitation hours and a daily maximum of 21.82°C, which is often comfortable for elegant city dressing, outdoor portraits and dinner without midsummer heat. The city is fully back in business after August, and that includes conferences, cultural season openings and one of the main Fashion Week periods later in the month, all of which can tighten accommodation. Early September is especially appealing if you want a polished urban atmosphere with greener parks still looking good. The smart move is to reserve hotel blocks before summer and avoid assuming shoulder season means easy last-minute availability.
Paris, Île-de-France, France
Top date in October, 2027:
06 October
Top dates with the most sunshine
06 October
- 9.4 median hours of sunny weather
09 October
- 8.5 median hours of sunny weather
04 October
- 8.2 median hours of sunny weather
12 October
- 8 median hours of sunny weather
11 October
- 8 median hours of sunny weather
Top Saturdays in October 2027
09 October
- 8.5 median hours of sunny weather
16 October
- 7.1 median hours of sunny weather
02 October
- 5.8 median hours of sunny weather
23 October
- 5 median hours of sunny weather
30 October
- 3.4 median hours of sunny weather
Based on data from: 2016-2025
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6.2 h
7.2 h
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5.8 h
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6.5 h
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63 °F
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62 °F
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3 h
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61 °F
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59 °F
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4.3 h
October in Paris can be wonderfully atmospheric: softer golden light, richer floral tones and a comfortable 17.06°C average daily maximum. With 6.27 sunshine hours and 4.02 precipitation hours on average, it is better suited to a hybrid wedding than one entirely outdoors. It is also a month when the city is busy with business travel and autumn cultural activity, and Fashion Week can affect hotel prices and traffic in some central areas. The strongest historical date, 06 October, shows there can still be very good weather windows. If October appeals, choose a venue that looks beautiful by day and night, because this is the point in the year when earlier dusk starts shaping the pace of photos, cocktails and guest arrivals.
Paris, Île-de-France, France
Top date in November, 2027:
05 November
Top dates with the most sunshine
05 November
- 6.6 median hours of sunny weather
06 November
- 6.4 median hours of sunny weather
04 November
- 5.8 median hours of sunny weather
13 November
- 5.3 median hours of sunny weather
19 November
- 5.3 median hours of sunny weather
Top Saturdays in November 2027
06 November
- 6.4 median hours of sunny weather
13 November
- 5.3 median hours of sunny weather
27 November
- 3.4 median hours of sunny weather
20 November
- 2.5 median hours of sunny weather
Based on data from: 2016-2025
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3 h
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49 °F
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49 °F
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3.5 h
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7.4 h
28
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46 °F
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2.3 h
November is a strong option for couples who care more about Parisian interiors than gardens. Historical averages drop to 4.24 sunshine hours, 4.2 precipitation hours and an 11.05°C daily maximum, so comfort outdoors becomes secondary. The reward is mood: warm dining rooms, velvet-and-candle styling, and the possibility of using the city's classic architecture as a dramatic backdrop. Guest budgets may also stretch further than in peak months, though corporate travel can still affect some hotels. Because daylight is limited, schedule any outdoor portraits early and keep travel between ceremony and reception short. A November Paris wedding feels best when the celebration is intentionally urban and indoor-led rather than trying to recreate a summer format.
Paris, Île-de-France, France
Top date in December, 2027:
28 December
Top dates with the most sunshine
28 December
- 4.5 median hours of sunny weather
04 December
- 4.4 median hours of sunny weather
01 December
- 4.4 median hours of sunny weather
17 December
- 4.3 median hours of sunny weather
27 December
- 4.1 median hours of sunny weather
Top Saturdays in December 2027
04 December
- 4.4 median hours of sunny weather
18 December
- 4 median hours of sunny weather
11 December
- 3.3 median hours of sunny weather
25 December
- 2.8 median hours of sunny weather
Based on data from: 2016-2025
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48 °F
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2.6 h
December in Paris is less about open-air celebration and more about atmosphere. The averages are 3.09 sunshine hours, 4.23 precipitation hours and an 8.4°C daily maximum, so you should expect short days and a real need for warm indoor spaces. What the month offers instead is festive city character: illuminated streets, seasonal windows and a romantic backdrop for an evening reception. Christmas and New Year travel also mean hotel prices and transport demand can shift sharply, especially in well-known central districts. If you marry in December, keep the ceremony and reception close together, plan photos before dusk, and ask venues how they handle cloakrooms, wet-weather arrivals and heating for any conservatory or courtyard spaces.