Weather and seasons

Temperatures of 22C and rain: French weekend weather outlook February 22 - 23

Sunday is the best day for outdoor activities

Why it is going to get much warmer in France this week

Temperatures will be above the seasonal average and could reach 22C in some places

Large increase in maximum pollen alert levels in France

There are now 30 departments on high alert, up from eight last week

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Look up to see the ‘snow moon’ from early evening tonight in France

And if you stay up late, it will be visible alongside one of the brightest stars in the sky

Photos: Fun images as up to a metre of snow falls in France

Goats, skiers and snowmen enjoyed the cold snap at the weekend

Warmer than average: French weekly weather outlook February 10 - 14

Rain is forecast in the south on several days this week

Snow hits central and northern France: Weekend weather outlook February 8 - 9

Up to 80cm may fall in parts of the Cévennes mountains alongside significant rainfall

Snow on way with new cold spell set to hit France this week

Up to one metre of snow is set to fall in the Cévennes, alongside heavy rain

Calm but colder: French weekly weather outlook February 3 - 7

Temperatures will drop progressively over the next week or so

PHOTOS: Stunning French sunsets and sunrises - but why is the sky so red?

This magnificent weather phenomenon is particularly common in winter

Colder but dry for most: French weekend weather outlook February 1 - 2

Temperatures set to drop over weekend to be significantly below seasonal averages next week

People in Brittany told to stay home and limit driving as more rain worsens flooding

Hovercrafts used to evacuate residents and three departments remain on red alert

Map: River areas to avoid as floods hit the north of France

Many watercourses are at risk of flooding due to heavy rain

Temperatures set to drop: French weekly weather outlook January 27 - 31

Snowfall is forecast at higher altitudes

Storms on way for north of France, gales of up to 100km forecast

Weather will push through UK and Ireland before the weekend

Temperatures to drop as low as -10C: French weather outlook January 13 - 17

Several departments have enacted cold weather plans

What is the plan grand froid that has been activated in much of France?

Authorities have powers to protect vulnerable people when the country grapples with below-average cold

Dry but colder: French weekend weather outlook January 11 - 12

Temperatures will struggle to rise above freezing in some areas on Sunday

Two dead as snow wreaks havoc in northern France

River flooding warnings are also in place in Normandy, Brittany and Pays de la Loire

Snow alerts for north of France: drivers warned over icy roads

Up to 10cm of snow is set to fall in some areas

Storms batter France: motorway closed, trains disrupted, gale warnings

Some areas will see over 100 mm of rain and snow is forecast across the north

France sees temperatures as low as -33C

A level 2 snow and ice plan was activated in the Paris region reducing the speed limits for drivers. Alerts continue for gales in many departments

10C temperature rise, rain: French weekend weather outlook January 4 - 5

Overnight snow may affect some on Saturday but will quickly clear and melt

New Year brings storms and snow: French weather outlook December 30 - January 3

Gales of 130 km/h are expected on New Year’s Day with bouts of snow following

Sun to stay for many areas: French weekend weather outlook December 28 - 29

Excellent conditions and clear weather is forecast in the ski resorts, particularly the northern Alps

2024 was among the warmest - and wettest - years on record in France

An end-of-year report by the state weather service highlights extensive floods and a ‘remarkable lack of sunshine’

Snow in the Alps, sun in south: weather outlook December 23 to 27

The wind and cloud is set to give way to cool but settled skies as the week progresses, giving excellent conditions for many mountain resorts

Many areas on alert as Storm Enol hits France

The bad weather is forecast to head south on Monday, bringing heavy snow to mountainous areas

Storms and snow: French weekend weather outlook December 21 - 22

Up to 80cm of snow will fall in the Alps and the south-east faces gales of 130 km/h

Gales of 130 km/h set to batter south-east France as Mediterranean storm arrives

Polar winds descending separately from the north will cause drop temperatures across much of country

Warm days - then snow: French weekly weather forecast December 16 - 20

Temperatures highs of 20C in the south-west before polar winds arrive bringing snowfall

French weekend weather outlook December 14 - 15: gloomy and chilly in the north

Cloudy skies are expected to dominate in the north, but in the south temperatures will still reach double figures

Weather for the week December 9 to 13: Winter arrives in France

A chill is to spread across the country with temperatures 3C below seasonal norms

French weekend weather outlook December 7 - 8: snow arrives and temperatures plummet

Bitter polar winds also bring rain to Brittany and Normandy with a risk of storms in the south-west

Ice and snow set to hit France in the coming days

Bitter winds will cause temperatures to plummet lower than seasonal averages

French weather outlook December 2 - 6: Fluctuating temperatures and plenty of rain

Warmer than average winter is predicted based on sea temperatures

Temperatures of up to 21C: French weekend weather outlook November 30 - December 1

Chilly mornings are expected, particularly in the north

Temperatures of 26C recorded overnight in south-west France

Measurement sets new high for November and comes only days after snow covered parts of the country

Heavy rain and strong winds: French weather outlook November 24 to 29

An épisode cévénol is expected to bring heavy rain on Tuesday

Motorway crash, drivers stranded, power cuts: Storm Caetano wreaks havoc across France

Severe disruption to train and road travel from snow, and hundreds of thousands of homes left without power

Temperatures to rise 10C or more: French weekend weather outlook November 23 - 24

Rainfall is expected in the north and Mediterranean

Photos as snow falls – and settles – across France

Many areas in the north have seen snow, including in the capital

Snow, ice, and wind alerts in place for most of France as Storm Caetano arrives

Up to 10cm of snow is expected in Normandy and 3cm in Paris. Drivers are urged to be careful

Where is snow now expected in France this week?

Warnings over driving conditions are in place

Snow on way including to some low-lying areas of France

Wet, overcast and blustery weather is forecast for most of the country

Calm Saturday before rain arrives: French weekend weather outlook November 16 - 17

Storms may also hit the south-east, with the north mostly grey

Snow arrives: opening dates of French ski resorts

Beautiful images show first snowfall of this winter in Alps

Alerts for drivers as snow and ice expected in many parts of southern France

Bitter cold winds from Germany are bringing ice and snow

Cold snap brings snow: Weather in France this week November 11 - 15

Predictions for sun, storm, rain and temperatures across the next five days by area

Rain returns, temperatures to drop: French weekend weather outlook November 9 - 10

The south-west will see the brunt of the rainfall

France at risk of shortage of citrus fruits after Spanish floods

Production has been affected by the devastating floods in the Valencia region

Warm and dry: Weather in France this week November 4 - 8

Predictions for sun, storm, rain and temperatures across the next five days by area

French weather outlook: Dry two weeks ahead

Stormy October weather gives way to clear skies in November

Will the severe storms and rain in Spain also reach France?

France saw storms along the Mediterranean coast last weekend

Weather in France October 28 - November 1: Forecast by area this week

Warm afternoon temperatures and a dry week is expected. Predictions for sun, storm, rain and temperatures across the next 5 days

Floods in the south-east of France: One department remains on high alert

Many more still at risk even as rain subsides in most areas

Temperature drop and storms: French weekend weather outlook October 26-27

Two departments are on heightened alert due to risk of flooding

Cévenol storm brings heavy rain to south-east France: what to expect

There is a risk of flooding as soils are saturated from other recent storms still

What weather is predicted for France this winter?

An autumn ‘La Niña’ event is expected to impact France’s weather

Risk of flooding as strong rains set to return to the south of France

Rain will fall mainly along Mediterranean coast with up to 160 mm forecast

PHOTOS: Snow is back in the French Pyrenees

Dustings of snow covered caps at 1,800m above sea level, with higher peaks covered fully in white

Weather in France October 21 - 25: Forecast by area this week

Warm and calm but some rain and storms ahead. Predictions for sun, storm, rain and temperatures across the next 5 days

A new storm on way to France: Brittany on alert

Storm Ashley will bring heavy rain from Sunday

What to do - and not do - in a red or orange weather alert in France

The warnings come from the official state forecaster and give advice to drivers and residents

Photos: French towns submerged by Storm Leslie, alerts in place for river flooding

Homes evacuated and cars washed away amid record rainfall and river levels. Several villages have been left completely cut off

Flooding 'never before seen' in south of France, six departments on red alert

Nearly half of French departments are now facing some level of heightened weather warning

Up to 350 mm of rain in south of France, alerts in place

Heavy rain to fall until Thursday evening in several areas

Ex-hurricane Leslie set to hit south of France tonight

Rain and strong winds are expected from the Pyrenees to the Mediterranean

Weather in France October 14 - 18: Forecast by area this week

Highs of 26C for some, storms for others: Predictions for temperature, sun, storm, rain and more for the next five days

Flooding: why it is important to check your French property damage policy

Severe storms recently hit the country

Storm Kirk leaves one dead and trail of damage as it crosses France

Alerts for river flooding remain in place, including two at the highest 'red' level. Around 67,000 homes lost power in south-west France last night

Trains cancelled, parks shut, jogging banned: How long will storm Kirk batter France?

Winds of 150 km/h are expected in the south-west and exceptionally strong rain in the north. There are particular concerns over trees falling

Cars submerged, schools closed: severe flooding hits south of France

Intense rain pummelled several areas overnight bringing nearly 80mm of rainfall

Rain and flood alerts continue in south and east of France, schools closed

Heightened alerts are in place in five departments

Weather in France October 7 - 11: Forecast by area this week

Multiple storms are set to hit France from north to south. Predictions for temperature, sun, storm, rain and more for the next 5 days.