Weather and seasons

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

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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

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

Two departments are on heightened alert due to risk of flooding

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

Weather in France August 19 – August 23: Forecast by area this week

Mild week and light storms expected. Predictions for temperature, sun, storm, rain and more for the next 5 days

MAP: How full are water tables around France in August 2024?

We also look at why drought restrictions remain in areas, such as Dordogne, where levels are high

Storms for many areas of France: weekend weather forecast August 17 - 18

Rain is expected to move in from south-west on Saturday

Spectacular photos of storm ‘red sprites’ in France

The phenomenon occurs above storms and is rarely seen by the naked eye

Why so few forest fires this summer in France despite heatwaves?

Are existing rules on residents clearing undergrowth and other fire prevention measures having an effect?

One death, trains disrupted and power cuts as storms batter France

Man dies after trying to reset electricity after power outage

Rain and flood warnings increase in south-west France after storms

Up to 100 mm of rain forecast to fall in some areas

Flood warnings raised in south-west France as storms intensify

Up to 100 mm of rain is set to fall in parts of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department

Weather in France August 12 – August 16: Forecast by area this week

Heatwave continues before intense storms. Predictions for temperature, sun, storm, rain and more for the next 5 days

Forest fire in south-west France burns 44 hectares of land

The blaze started on Sunday afternoon and took over seven hours to extinguish

All of France on alert for heat danger on anniversary of 2003 tragedy

Weather warnings have been raised for every region with the potential risk to over-75s stressed

Severe heatwave: weather outlook for weekend August 9 - August 11

Six departments are currently on heightened warnings and more may be added

South of France on high alert for fire, forests closed off

Warnings are issued as temperatures remain high

Weather and seasons

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

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

Photos as snow falls – and settles – across France

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

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

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Where is snow now expected in France this week?

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

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

Snow arrives: opening dates of French ski resorts

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

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

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

France at risk of shortage of citrus fruits after Spanish floods

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

French weather outlook: Dry two weeks ahead

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

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

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

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

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

What weather is predicted for France this winter?

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

PHOTOS: Snow is back in the French Pyrenees

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

A new storm on way to France: Brittany on alert

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

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

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

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

Ex-hurricane Leslie set to hit south of France tonight

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hurricane Kirk set to hit France: what to expect

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

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

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

Temperature drop: French weekend weather outlook September 28 - 29

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

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

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

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

Smoke from Portugal wildfires to reach south-west France

Storms and temperature drop: Weather outlook September 21-22

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

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

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

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

Sea swimmer drowns as violent storms hit southern France

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

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

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

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

PHOTOS: Dramatic scenes as violent storms hit southern France

Flood warnings continue in central France after storms hit overnight

South and central France on orange alert for storms and flooding

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

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

Weather forecast across France for September 2024

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

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

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

Weekend storm alerts: French weather outlook August 24 - 25

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

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

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

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

Weather in France August 19 – August 23: Forecast by area this week