Weather and seasons

Second death and homes evacuated as Storm Nils batters south-west France

Hundreds of thousands of homes left without power. Red flood alerts remain in place

‘Stay home’: Red weather alerts raised as Storm Nils sweeps France

Driver killed in south-west after tree branch falls on his lorry

Storm Nils set to cross France: 30 departments on heightened alert

Gales of up to 160 km/h forecast as storm travels from Brittany to the south-east

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Western France placed on heightened river flooding alert

Three rivers face increased warnings as more rain set to fall in coming days

French weekly weather forecast February 9-13: Unsettled with winds of up to 100km/h

Flood risk may increase in several regions and mountain conditions set to worsen

What snow conditions look like for skiers across French Alps and Pyrenees

Ski resorts are expected to get busier as school holidays begin this weekend

Weather alerts continue: outlook for weekend in France

Blustery rain forecast in many areas and only limited brighter spells

Flooding: alerts in place for Morbihan and Gironde

Driving is not recommended as heavy rain is expected on ground that has been saturated for days

Photos: exceptional storm floods Antibes streets

Three weeks’ worth of rain fell in just a few hours

Storm Leonardo set to impact France in next few days

Heavy rain forecast in the south of the country as storm hits Spain

French weekly weather forecast February 2 – 6: mild but unsettled

Temperatures expected to reach up to 15C between Bordeaux and Toulouse but risk of more flooding in Brittany

‘No time to react’: mini-tornado damages homes in Gironde, west France

Violent weather rips off roofs and uproots trees. Around 300 properties impacted

Weekend weather: February cold snap now unlikely

Mild and damp conditions to spread across the country

Storm set to hit north-west France

Road closures and flooding already underway in Brittany

French weekend weather forecast January 17 - 18: heavy rain in south

Dry but cooler temperatures in the north

Storm Goretti hits north France: 213km/h winds, 380,000 without power

Authorities warn of flying debris and train services throughout north disrupted

Red weather alert issued as Storm Goretti brings 140km/h winds to northern France

Trains in Normandy and Brittany cancelled and ferry services disrupted

Savoyards poke fun at Parisians over snow disruption

A few centimetres shut down capital but for those in Savoie ‘it’s time to clear the chalet steps so no one slips after an apero’

Flights cancelled, A8 motorway closed as snow continues to fall across France

Up to 15cm of snow is expected in parts of the north

Snow causes transport havoc across France - more expected tonight

More than 1,000 kilometres of traffic jams were recorded in the Paris area. Some roads are closed and flights, buses and trains impacted, with six deaths recorded

French weekly weather forecast January 5 - 9: bitter cold and snow

Up to 10cm of snow is due in Brittany and Normandy. Toulouse, Dordogne and the Pays Basque will also see flocons

French weekend weather forecast January 3 - 4: very cold

Some rural areas forecast to see overnight temperatures of -10C

France braces for a chilly end to 2025

French weekly weather forecast December 29 - January 2 sees temperatures drop to below freezing in many areas

France sees coldest Christmas Day in 15 years as ‘grand froid’ plan triggered

Sharp drop in temperature sees cold weather plan activated in more than a dozen departments

Hérault red flood alert after 300mm of rain hits southern France

Several roads and public areas closed in Montpellier due to flooding

French weather forecast for Christmas week: where will there be snow?

Temperatures will drop to nearly 5C colder than seasonal averages

Cold Christmas in France forecast

High-pressure system will move into France from north-east at the start of next week

French weekend weather forecast December 20 - 21: cold front on way

Heavy rain expected in several areas on Sunday

French weekly weather forecast December 15 - 19: heavy rain in south

Temperatures to remain above average despite downpours

French weekend weather forecast December 13 - 14: calm but grey

Temperatures set to remain above average for the season but become progressively cooler

Storm Bram hits Ireland and UK: France to catch tail-end

Ferry cancellations announced with winds of 115 km/h and seven-metre waves forecast

French weekly weather forecast December 8–12: how long will mild temperatures continue?

Scattered rain limited to the north with the south largely dry and settled

French weekend weather forecast December 6 - 7: Highs of 20C as temperatures spike

Warm spell comes despite rain in west and north

French weekly weather forecast December 1 - 5: more rain and temperature yo-yo

Western coast and south-east to see brunt of rainfall

French weekend weather forecast November 29 - 30: damp but warmer

Atlantic rains will hit most areas with snow in the mountains

Photos: beautiful ‘pink’ snow in Normandy

Mixture of clouds, snow, and sunrise create rare spectacle

Photos: sledging in Montmartre and snowball fights as snow falls on Paris

Some 4cm fell over weekend

French weekly weather forecast November 24 - 28: New cold snap

Several heightened alerts for rain and flooding issued

Drivers in France warned to stay vigilant on roads this weekend

Winter road safety plan has been launched as icy conditions expected

French weekend weather forecast November 22 - 23: rains bring an end to cold snap

A chance of snow remains on Sunday morning

Photos: snows settle in Normandy and Brittany

First snowfall of year at lower altitudes brings wintry mornings as drivers warned over icy roads

Map: Snow expected in France this week

Snowfall at altitudes of 200m and below is possible, as well as dustings in Normandy and Brittany

Photos: Heavy rain causes severe flooding in south of France

Search goes on for man missing in Ardèche after he went to move his car that was parked near a waterway

French weekly weather forecast November 17 - 21: temperatures to plummet, some snow

Polar winds to bring national average temperatures down to around 5C below average

French weekend weather forecast November 15 - 16: Rain, storms - and a 10C drop

South-east will face the brunt of the storms

Photos: Northern Lights visible in many parts of France

Chances of seeing the aurora borealis tonight (November 12-13) are ‘elevated’

Saharan sand to cover cars and buildings in western France

Storm in Spain will bring sand grains as far north as Brittany

Driving at night in France: What are the rules on headlights?

Rules are dependent upon where the road is, the exterior lighting, and weather conditions

French weekly weather forecast November 10 - 14: Up to 25C

Temperatures will be far above seasonal norms. Some rain expected

French weekend weather forecast November 8 - 9: Grey and rainy

Persistent rain, cloud, and fog predicted for long weekend

Official map reveals one in four people in France live in a flood risk area

Avignon, parts of Lot-et-Garonne and the Mediterranean coast are among areas deemed at particular risk in terms of percentage of residents impacted

Walkers warned over strong waves in France this week

Over 400 walkers were stranded along the northern coast last year due to tidal changes

Snow to hit Pyrénées this week bringing optimism to ski resorts

More than 20cm is expected at the highest peaks in mountain chain

French weekly weather forecast November 3 - 7: midweek temperature spike

Rain is then due at the end of week

French weekend weather forecast November 1 - 2: rain and some snow

Temperatures are expected to drop on Sunday

Two people reported missing in floods in south-east France

The departments of Drôme and Vaucluse are on orange alert for flooding today (October 30)

French weekly weather forecast October 27 - 31: storm risk but warm

Heavy rain is expected in the south at the end of the week

French weekend weather forecast October 25 - 26: temperature drop and rain

It will be chilly although south should see conditions improve on Sunday

Tourist dies and several injured as Storm Benjamin batters France

The father was swept away while swimming with his children in a river in Corsica

Most French departments on alert as Storm Benjamin arrives

One reported dead and several injured due to river flooding and gales as 140,000 homes lose power

Photos: heavy snowfall in Alps as winter closures for mountain passes begin

Forecasters expect snowfall to gradually reach lower altitudes before mid-November

Video: Tornado near Paris leaves one dead and four people badly injured

Three construction cranes fell on homes and health facility

French weekly weather forecast: lots of rain and some storms

Temperature, however, will rise to be significantly higher than seasonal averages

French weekend weather forecast October 18-19: rain returns but temperatures remain stable

Rain will hit north-west on Sunday before moving across much of the country

France weekly weather forecast October 13 - 17: Calm and warm

South-west set to see temperatures considerably above seasonal norms

French weekend weather forecast October 11-12: Sunny with highs of 26C in south-west

Dry and calm weather is predicted for most areas

Map: what are France's groundwater levels at start of autumn 2025 ?

Water-saving measures were in place throughout the summer

French weekly weather forecast October 6 - 10: calm conditions, above average temperatures

Rain is not expected but there will be periods of cloud coverage mainly in north

Two die as storm Amy hits north of France

Violent winds also cause widespread travel disruption and power cuts

French weekend weather forecast October 4-5: 5C temperature drop

Strong winds and rain from powerful storm from UK will touch the north

Major UK storm to hit northern France this weekend

Gales of 110km/h along French coast are likely

Photos: rare fallstreak cloud spotted in skies over southern France

A passing plane is thought to have caused the spectacular phenomena

French weekly weather forecast September 29 - October 3: Dry and chilly

Temperatures will drop over the week in most areas

French weekend weather forecast September 26-28: cold mornings, clear skies and a warmer Sunday

Increasingly settled weather is to reach most areas over the weekend

Photos: first snows of season in the Pyrénées, Alps to follow soon

Temperatures in mountain range dropped more than 20C over the weekend

Weather and seasons

Second death and homes evacuated as Storm Nils batters south-west France

‘Stay home’: Red weather alerts raised as Storm Nils sweeps France

Storm Nils set to cross France: 30 departments on heightened alert

Western France placed on heightened river flooding alert

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‘Stay home’: Red weather alerts raised as Storm Nils sweeps France

Storm Nils set to cross France: 30 departments on heightened alert

British and French travellers to the US must soon provide more personal details

Paris airport to remove passenger drop-off zones near terminals

EES: Airports and airlines call for immediate review ahead of summer traffic

Ryanair brings back Brive-Stansted service for summer 2026

Traffic warnings in place this weekend as French school holidays continue

French weekly weather forecast February 9-13: Unsettled with winds of up to 100km/h

What snow conditions look like for skiers across French Alps and Pyrenees

Weather alerts continue: outlook for weekend in France

Flooding: alerts in place for Morbihan and Gironde

Photos: exceptional storm floods Antibes streets

Storm Leonardo set to impact France in next few days

French weekly weather forecast February 2 – 6: mild but unsettled

‘No time to react’: mini-tornado damages homes in Gironde, west France

Weekend weather: February cold snap now unlikely

Storm set to hit north-west France

Is France heading for another cold wave this month?

Homes evacuated and cars submerged as flash floods hit south of France

French weekly weather forecast January 19 - 23: colder and lots of rain

French weekend weather forecast January 17 - 18: heavy rain in south

Heavy rain alert in Brittany as powerful Channel storm set to hit

Storm with 100 km/h gales to hit Brittany and Normandy this week

Readers share their photos of snowy France

French weekly weather forecast January 12 - 16: warmer but rain returns

French weekend weather forecast January 10 - 11: temperatures to drop

Storm Goretti hits north France: 213km/h winds, 380,000 without power

Red weather alert issued as Storm Goretti brings 140km/h winds to northern France

Savoyards poke fun at Parisians over snow disruption

Flights cancelled, A8 motorway closed as snow continues to fall across France

Snow causes transport havoc across France - more expected tonight

French weekly weather forecast January 5 - 9: bitter cold and snow

French weekend weather forecast January 3 - 4: very cold

France braces for a chilly end to 2025

France sees coldest Christmas Day in 15 years as ‘grand froid’ plan triggered

Hérault red flood alert after 300mm of rain hits southern France

French weather forecast for Christmas week: where will there be snow?

Cold Christmas in France forecast

French weekend weather forecast December 20 - 21: cold front on way

French weekly weather forecast December 15 - 19: heavy rain in south

French weekend weather forecast December 13 - 14: calm but grey

Storm Bram hits Ireland and UK: France to catch tail-end

French weekly weather forecast December 8–12: how long will mild temperatures continue?

French weekend weather forecast December 6 - 7: Highs of 20C as temperatures spike

French weekly weather forecast December 1 - 5: more rain and temperature yo-yo

French weekend weather forecast November 29 - 30: damp but warmer

Photos: beautiful ‘pink’ snow in Normandy

Photos: sledging in Montmartre and snowball fights as snow falls on Paris

French weekly weather forecast November 24 - 28: New cold snap

Drivers in France warned to stay vigilant on roads this weekend

French weekend weather forecast November 22 - 23: rains bring an end to cold snap

Photos: snows settle in Normandy and Brittany

Map: Snow expected in France this week

Photos: Heavy rain causes severe flooding in south of France

French weekly weather forecast November 17 - 21: temperatures to plummet, some snow

French weekend weather forecast November 15 - 16: Rain, storms - and a 10C drop

Photos: Northern Lights visible in many parts of France

Saharan sand to cover cars and buildings in western France

Driving at night in France: What are the rules on headlights?

French weekly weather forecast November 10 - 14: Up to 25C

French weekend weather forecast November 8 - 9: Grey and rainy

Official map reveals one in four people in France live in a flood risk area

Walkers warned over strong waves in France this week

Snow to hit Pyrénées this week bringing optimism to ski resorts

French weekly weather forecast November 3 - 7: midweek temperature spike

French weekend weather forecast November 1 - 2: rain and some snow

Two people reported missing in floods in south-east France

French weekly weather forecast October 27 - 31: storm risk but warm

French weekend weather forecast October 25 - 26: temperature drop and rain

Tourist dies and several injured as Storm Benjamin batters France

Most French departments on alert as Storm Benjamin arrives

Photos: heavy snowfall in Alps as winter closures for mountain passes begin

Video: Tornado near Paris leaves one dead and four people badly injured

French weekly weather forecast: lots of rain and some storms