Weather and seasons

Human error behind most French forest fires where causes known

Only 12% were caused by natural factors, with the rest due to humans

Crowd walking and sitting at café terraces on a historic street in Bordeaux, France

French weekend weather June 13 - 14: 35C in south-west, cooler elsewhere

‘Heat dome’ forecast to continue into next week

Fire risk alerts issued across south-west France

Météo-France places four departments under orange alert and nine under yellow

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France braces for new heatwave this weekend: highs of 35C in south-west

Conditions will last until middle of next week with western coast seeing temperatures 10C above average for season

Why tsunami evacuation signs have been put up in Nice

Hundreds of signs have appeared along the Promenade des Anglais

Sea swimmer dies in south-west France after being swept away by rip currents

The man was swimming off the coast of the Landes department

French weekly weather forecast June 8 - 12: storms then warm days return

High temperatures, alongside fairly strong winds and the lack of rainfall, increase the risk of forest fire

The Mediterranean coast at Villefranche-sur-mer in the south of France

France weekend weather forecast June 6 - 7: calm before storms

Early forecasts for next week predict return of high temperatures

Three forestry staff questioned over deadly south-west France wildfire

Investigators believe August 2025 fire was started deliberately

Warmer than average summer predicted in France

Riviera and other eastern areas are most likely to experience particularly hot conditions says state forecaster

Storms set to hit eastern side of France today

Heightened alerts have been raised in south-east

French weekly weather forecast June 1 - June 5: rain and storms as temperatures drop

Below average temperatures for season forecast for weekend

Air quality improves in parts of France as heatwave eases

Île-de-France, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur were the most affected during the early-season ozone episode

Videos: 5cm hail batters Normandy during sudden storms

Greenhouses, roofs and cars damaged as winds reach 91km/h

‘Brown foam’ appears in sea across south-east France amid record May heat

People reported unusual yellow-brown patches in the water during the Pentecost weekend heatwave

Hot spell in France: what temperatures to expect this week?

Many towns and cities will experience their first 30C of the year says Météo-France

French melon growers optimistic for the season ahead

Warm weather and recent rainfall have created favourable growing conditions ahead of next month’s harvest

Highs of 36C in south-west France expected this week - then a big drop

Revised conditions point towards dramatic rise and fall of around 15C

How France chooses names for storms - and why the public is now involved

France’s next major storm could carry a name suggested by a member of the public

French weekly weather forecast May 18 - 22: highs of 30C in south-west

Rain at start of week will be pushed away with sunny and calm conditions dominating from Wednesday

French weekend weather forecast May 16 - 17: cool but rain eases

Temperatures will be closer to a typical March day than mid-May but will begin to rise

Cold spell and gales of up to 100km/h to cover France this weekend

Polar winds will make it feel cooler than below-average temperatures indicate

French weekly weather forecast May 11 - 15: Rain, cold and some snow

Persistent drizzle across France coincides with temperature drop

Dark storm clouds with a small weather map inset in the top-right corner.

Violent storms forecast for south-west France for Sunday afternoon

Eight departments placed on orange alert by Météo-France

Unsettled weather expected in France for the May bank holiday weekend

Mild weather at the start of the holiday weekend will give way to more unsettled conditions as the week comes to an end

Increase in drownings in France – which areas and why?

Authorities are also calling for people to stay extra alert this summer

Storms leave trail of damage in south-west France

Trees uprooted and motorway drivers shelter under bridges to avoid powerful hail

Video: dramatic mudslides hit villages in northern France

Several people had to be rescued from vehicles in Pas-de-Calais and Somme

Rain and flash flooding alerts raised in France

Storms and heavy rain continue to pelt several regions

Hand holding large hailstones shown in a social media post over stormy sky background

See: Large hailstones swamp south-west France

Weekend storms hit Pyrénées-Atlantiques in particular

French weekly weather forecast May 4 - 8: rain, storms and yo-yoing temperatures

Several bouts of rain will impact the south

Storm warning: 44 French departments placed on alert

Dramatic change in weather expected this weekend following sunny spell

Winds up to 120km/h set to hit France - see which regions will be impacted

Thunderstorms forecast in several areas over the bank holiday weekend

French weekly weather forecast April 27 - May 1: warm but cloudy

Rain and storms forecast for many for May 1 public holiday

Are French weather forecasts being manipulated as part of a betting scam?

State forecaster files complaint over data tampering, after gamblers win thousands following unusual records

French weekend weather forecast April 25 - 26: sunny and calm

Riviera will, unusually, be the coolest area

Temperatures of 30C forecast for south-west France - and storms

Conditions ‘more similar to August than April’ expected until the weekend

Map: how are French reservoir levels in April 2026?

Record rainfall in February was followed by a dry March

French weekly weather forecast April 20 - 24: sunny in north, risk of rain in south

Temperatures of up to 26C forecast for south-west

French weekend weather forecast April 18 - 19: sunny but risk of rain

Temperatures will continue to remain above seasonal averages

French weekly weather forecast April 13 - 17: return of spring but some rain persists

Temperatures expected to climb as week continues

French weekend weather forecast April 11 - 12: brutal temperature drop

Maximum temperatures to drop by around 10C in many regions. Rain and storms also forecast

France basks in record-breaking spring heat

The same weather pattern would cause temperatures of 40C if it happened in summer

Pollen levels spike throughout France

Birch and alder pollen levels are seeing Very High and High alerts

Storms expected across France this weekend following sunny spell

Temperatures are set to drop by at least 10C by Sunday

France weather for the week ahead April 6 - 10: warm and sunny

Sunshine and blue skies across much of France

French Easter weekend weather forecast April 4 - 6: up to 30C in the south-west

Pleasant and warm conditions throughout despite spells of rain in north

Storm Erminio to bring strong winds to southern France

Mediterranean storm will also lead to new snow in Pyrénées

French weekly weather forecast March 30 - April 3: chilly with rain for most areas

Weather is set to change on Saturday to give a calm and sunny Easter Sunday

Winds over 150km/h cause damage across south-east France

Trees uprooted and swimming pool roof blown away during Storm Deborah

French weekend weather outlook March 28 - 29: cool with some rain

Temperatures below average and risk of morning frosts persists

Return of cold in France brings frost and heavy snow, vineyards at risk

Experts warn that cold snap could cause ‘irreversible’ damage to crops

France braces for gales of 130 km/h as polar winds arrive

Winds will be particularly strong in the south

French weekly weather forecast March 23 - 27: A drop in temperature of up to 10C

Polar winds are set to sweep in from the north. Morning frosts to return

French weekend weather forecast March 21 - 22: calm but cold front in south-east

Rain and snow will pepper Alps on Sunday as temperatures drop but sunny weekend elsewhere

Storm Thèrese to bring gales of 100 km/h to south-west France

Atlantic storm will see ‘autan’ winds in Tarn and Haute-Garonne peak

Spring in France: Why you should be careful walking your dog

Warmer days and blooming plants can also bring dangers to precious pooches

A view of a thermometer in the early 20C with spring bulbs flowering behind it

French weekly weather forecast March 16-20: spring sunshine after cloudy start

Warmer weather to arrive on Tuesday before cloud returns at the end of the week

France weekend weather: first notable cool spell since mid-January

Temperatures set to fall below seasonal averages. Rain in southern regions and mountain snow

Cold set to return to France - and snow at low altitudes across Isère and Haute-Savoie

Storm in south-east forecast to bring up to 80mm of rain on Saturday

Floods close roads in Var, south of France, after 130mm rain

Several rescue missions were carried out, including evacuating people from vehicles and homes

Air pollution warnings raised across northern France

Fine particle spike puts several departments on alert

French weekly weather forecast March 9 - 13: rain returns across country

Temperatures will remain above average before dropping at the weekend

Will warm and wet weather continue in France?

State forecaster Météo France has provided spring predictions

French weekend weather forecast March 7 - 8: sun in north, rain in south-west

Temperatures set to remain above seasonal highs

Brittany and western France to see more Saharan sand deposits

Particles will combine with rainfall to be visible on buildings and cars

Storm Regina to hit southern France, 80mm of rain forecast

Risk of flooding is low but soils in the area remain waterlogged

Further allergy warnings in France as pollen spikes continue

Cypress and Alder pollen levels remain high as mild conditions contribute

March 1 or March 20 - why are there two dates for the start of spring in France?

The meteorological calendar is becoming increasingly popular

French weekly weather forecast March 2 - 6: warm and dry before rain returns

Highs of 18C, considerably above seasonal averages, expected

Map: See how February rainfall compares to average in your French department

More than 30 departments classified as showing ‘extremely high’ levels of rainfall

Saharan sand deposits to fall across France next week

First episode of year will affect southern and western France - and as far north as Brittany

French weekend weather forecast February 28 - March 1: Showers but calm

Temperatures will drop but remain above average for the season

Close-up of a mosquito on a person’s finger beside an image of heavy rainwater.

Anti-mosquito activity already in France amid ‘exceptional’ weather

Wet and warm conditions are encouraging some species to emerge early

France heat: 130 records set on February 25 - will it continue?

Seasonal records set as far north as Normandy and in the Alps