Weather and seasons

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

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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

Where is snow now expected in France this week?

Warnings over driving conditions are in place

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.

Hurricane Kirk set to hit France: what to expect

It is currently moving across the Atlantic and is set to bring heavy rain and strong winds to Europe

Saturday sun and Sunday showers: French weekend weather outlook October 5 - 6

Sunny skies and average temperatures are expected, although Sunday sees a risk of rain for many

Weather in France September 30 - October 4: Autumnal weather and gales

Overcast and mild with showers in some areas before the return of clear skies and northerly winds

Photos: roads flooded, tornados and collisions as Storm Aitor hits France

A 439-year-old tree was split, roofs damaged and an HGV left jackknifed across the A43 motorway

Temperature drop: French weekend weather outlook September 28 - 29

Mornings will be chilly with temperatures of 2C in some areas

Storm Aitor hits France: Heightened alerts for heavy rain and flooding

Most of the country is facing some form of weather warning

France on alert for heavy rain and strong gales as storm Aitor passes

Some areas will see more than 100 mm of rainfall before the end of the week

Weather in France September 23 – September 27: Forecast by area this week

Storms, rain, and gales: Predictions for temperature, sun, storm, rain and more for the next 5 days

Heavy rain and storms in south of France: two departments on high alert

There is a risk of local flooding, warns official weather service

Smoke from Portugal wildfires to reach south-west France

Clouds of smoke will be visible but are not said to pose any health issues

Storms and temperature drop: Weather outlook September 21-22

Temperatures set to drop by 5C over the weekend in most places

Up to 26C: How long will late summer burst continue in France?

Flood alerts remain in place in some areas

Storms in south as cold winds from storm Boris set to hit France

Weather warnings are in place in south-east and Corsica

Weather in France September 16 – September 20: Forecast by area this week

Temperatures will rise in the north, with the south facing bout of storms. Predictions for temperature, sun, storm, rain and more for the next 5 days.

Clear and dry with a cold north wind: French weekend weather update September 14-15

The unseasonably low temperatures may feel more like October

Sea swimmer drowns as violent storms hit southern France

Another swimmer died later in the evening. Several people in south-west evacuated from homes

Weather in France September 9 – 13: Forecast by area this week

A significant temperature drop is on its way as we look at predictions for sun, storm, rain - and snow - for the next 5 days

Photo: 50-metre hole cuts road in two after storms in France

Alerts remain in place for flooding and storms in several areas

Video: Impressive sea ‘waterspout’ spotted near coast in Brittany

It moved along the coast for several kilometres, no injuries were recorded

Mediterranean storms and lots of rain: French weekend weather update September 7 - 8

Poor weather is expected for most over the coming days

PHOTOS: Dramatic scenes as violent storms hit southern France

Roads in Marseille were flooded and some homes in the back country behind Nice were evacuated by precaution

Flood warnings continue in central France after storms hit overnight

More storms are forecast for the south-east today

South and central France on orange alert for storms and flooding

The alert affects 12 departments and is in place until 6:00 on Thursday for storms

‘Soaked like soup’: 7 French expressions to use for wet weather

From cows and dogs to soup, ropes and buckets - use these phrases when it is raining to sound like a native

Weather in France September 2 – September 6: Forecast by area this week

Rain and storms to cover country: Predictions for temperature, sun, storm, rain and more for the next 5 days

Weather forecast across France for September 2024

Cooler temperatures, rain and storms will strike much of the country for the first half of the month

Storm and heatwave warnings for France: weekend weather outlook August 31 - September 1

Dozens of alerts have been raised

Storms to batter south-west France and Paris on Thursday evening

Weather alerts have been raised in more than 50 departments for August 30 by Météo France

Weather in France August 26 – August 30: Forecast by area this week

Storms are set to return after temperatures rise again. Predictions for temperature, sun, storm, rain and more for the next 5 days

Weekend storm alerts: French weather outlook August 24 - 25

Predictions for temperature, sun, storm, rain and more

Wildfire risks in south and south-west France, dozens of forests closed

The warnings are set to decrease tomorrow but other national ones will increase in Gironde, Dordogne and the Lot in the south-west

Wildfires in France: less destruction in 2024 but plea for more resources

Heightened forest fire warnings remain in place in areas of south

Forest fires in Canada change the colour of skies in… France

Skies as far east as Lyon have a yellow hue due to smoke from devastating blazes

Wildfires in south of France: 400 hectares burnt, people evacuated

Nearly 1,000 firefighters employed to tackle blazes. One fire is still ongoing this morning