Weather and seasons

Wildfire near Bordeaux: critical hours ahead with new heatwave on way

Perimeter is unchanged but dry winds risk spread. Fourth firefighter dies in south

French weekly weather forecast July 27 - 31: fourth heatwave arrives, highs of 40C

South-west and centre to see highest temperatures

Massive wildfire near Bordeaux ‘stabilised’, 220,000 evacuated

Eighty-four firefighters have been injured and over 42,000 hectares of land affected

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French wildfires: how are people told to evacuate? We do not have a French phone for texts

More than 200,000 residents and tourists have been evacuated in recent days following as blazes have spread

Photos: Hail, floods and lightning after storms hit France

Violent thunderstorms on July 25 come after weeks of hot weather

France heads for fourth heatwave of year next week: highs of 40C forecast

South-west and centre will face highest temperatures as risk of intense heat for several days grows

Dry grass burning at the edge of a forest fire with bright flames and smoke.

South-west France wildfires: more than 50,000 evacuate as blaze jumps 1km in places

Map: two major blazes in south-west as Var fire continues

Storms to hit southern France this weekend: winds of up to 100km/h and hail forecast

Heavy rainfall will do little to ease wildfires and drought as temperatures set to rise

Smoke rises over a rural landscape, with a social media post about the Trévillach wildfire shown on screen.

France wildfire update July 22: major new blaze in Var

Hundreds evacuated as smoke seen from 60km away

Which areas of France are most prone to tornadoes?

Official observatory tracks violent storms

France weather outlook: cooler in north, high temperatures to remain in south

Strong winds forecast in many areas from Tuesday

Two die as violent storms cross France

Tornado, hail, flooding: storm updates and weekend weather forecast

Green pharmacy cross sign on a sunny street in Nice, France, between tall buildings.

What restrictions are introduced when France faces a heatwave?

Local authorities can implement several temporary rules during hot weather

Tourists in France flock to Norman coastline to avoid heatwave

Bookings up along cool coast where temperatures remain below 30C in heatwave peak

Red heatwave alerts extended: Up to 41C forecast for millions in France

Conditions expected to ease from the west on July 14

Chapel of Hospital Saint Joseph de La Grave beside the Garonne, with a dome reflected in the river.

France heatwave: what to expect in next few days as intense heat returns

16 departments on heightened alert on Monday July 6

Orange haze and pollution fog obscure Lyon skyline at sunset.

France heatwave: Seven departments on high alert today

Wildfire risk reaches highest level in south

Thousands more evacuated as wildfires spread across southern France

More than 7,000 fires have reportedly broken out in France so far this year

French weekend weather forecast July 4 - 5: temperatures rise on eve of new heatwave

Highs of 40C possible in the south as all regions see temperatures increase

French PM to chair crisis meeting as new heatwave looms

Public services are preparing for new struggles from this weekend

Thousands evacuated across southern France as wildfires near homes

Blazes in Fréjus and near Marseille come alongside first ‘major’ wildfire of year in Aude and Hérault

Crowds walk along a sunny waterfront promenade in Marseille with long shadows and boats in the background.

France braces for more intense heat from this weekend

Highs of 39C possible with the peak expected during next week

Intense forest fire with bright flames and thick smoke over a dark tree line at night.

Forest fire warnings raised across southern France following heat and strong winds

Several Mediterranean departments on red-level alert at start of July

Storms batter south-west France as heatwave eases

Videos: violent storms damage roofs and bring down trees

Swimmers in the Seine in Paris near a crowded riverbank and tree-lined promenade.

Updated June 29: 1,000 extra deaths in three days of heatwave in France

74 drownings have also been recorded since start of period of extreme heat

People sitting and swimming along the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris during a heatwave.

Updated June 26: alcohol banned in Paris as heatwave pummels east and north

Hospitals fear influx of patients

French weekend weather forecast June 27 - 28: will heatwave last?

Arrival of storms will bring relief to some areas

50 French departments at heightened risk of forest fires

Heatwave contributes to increased threat

New heatwave expected to hit France in early July

Experts say third major heatwave could impact crops and lead to water shortages

How to sign up for France’s heatwave welfare check register

Local authorities regularly contact vulnerable people. Relatives can sign them up

Red no-swimming sign on a grassy riverbank beside calm water.

13 people drown in France during heatwave weekend, announce authorities

Several teenagers who died were swimming in forbidden areas.

How long will the extreme heat last in France?

Red alerts to continue for much of the country with 42C forecast (in the shade) in some areas

Two people and five properties struck by lightning in northern France

Violent storms hit amid ongoing heatwave

Intense heat and storm alerts in France

61 French departments under an orange alert for Saturday, Monday could be hottest ever day in France

Ornate corner building with balconies and decorative façade against a lavender sky in Nice, France.

France heatwave: Minister unveils plan to help homes and cities cope

Measures include support for reversible heat pumps and easing flat renovation rules as France prepares for hotter summers

Hot spell returns to France with highs of 35C forecast in the south

Temperatures are forecast to reach between six and eight degrees above seasonal norms in some areas

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

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

French weekend weather forecast May 30 - 31: heatwave ends, storms in east

Temperatures will drop in the west but remain high in east and along Mediterranean

French heatwave continues with more records likely to be set

37C forecast in south-west with more than 900 areas seeing new May highs

France heatwave update: 13 departments under orange alert and highs of 38C expected

Warnings have been extended across parts of western France as authorities urge residents to stay vigilant

‘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

Heatwave: Eight French departments placed under orange alert

See the map of affected departments

France braces for hottest day of heatwave as seven deaths linked

Temperatures are expected to exceed 35C in parts of western France as officials warn residents to stay vigilant

French heatwave set to continue amid record May temperatures

Hottest days and nights to come in next few days, warn forecasters

France sees early-season heat: how long will it last?

Temperatures are set to reach up to 35C

Skies in western France set to turn orange as Saharan sand dust arrives

Sand particles could pose health risks for those with respiratory conditions

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

Weather and seasons

Wildfire near Bordeaux: critical hours ahead with new heatwave on way

French weekly weather forecast July 27 - 31: fourth heatwave arrives, highs of 40C

Massive wildfire near Bordeaux ‘stabilised’, 220,000 evacuated

French wildfires: how are people told to evacuate? We do not have a French phone for texts

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Massive wildfire near Bordeaux ‘stabilised’, 220,000 evacuated

French drought update: 40 departments on highest level of tap water restrictions

Remains of Briton missing since 2001 found in well in Brittany, former partner under investigation

French wildfires: how are people told to evacuate? We do not have a French phone for texts

Dordogne hotel owner cools rooms by 4-5C by painting roof with lime

French weekly weather forecast July 27 - 31: fourth heatwave arrives, highs of 40C

Photos: Hail, floods and lightning after storms hit France

Photos: Hail, floods and lightning after storms hit France

France heads for fourth heatwave of year next week: highs of 40C forecast

South-west France wildfires: more than 50,000 evacuate as blaze jumps 1km in places

Storms to hit southern France this weekend: winds of up to 100km/h and hail forecast

France wildfire update July 22: major new blaze in Var

Which areas of France are most prone to tornadoes?

France weather outlook: cooler in north, high temperatures to remain in south

Two die as violent storms cross France

What restrictions are introduced when France faces a heatwave?

Tourists in France flock to Norman coastline to avoid heatwave

Updated: Tennis ball-size hail batters western and central France as more storms loom

Storm warnings issued as France's red heatwave alert ends

How Saharan sand in France is making nights even hotter

Red heatwave alerts extended: Up to 41C forecast for millions in France

France activates new extreme heat emergency plan for weekend

Why can car washes in France remain open despite drought restrictions?

Heatwave in France: alerts expand and no let-up for at least a week

French heatwave update July 7: 61 departments on heightened alert

France wildfire update: Blazes continue across south as red alerts raised

France heatwave: what to expect in next few days as intense heat returns

France heatwave: Seven departments on high alert today

Thousands more evacuated as wildfires spread across southern France

French weekend weather forecast July 4 - 5: temperatures rise on eve of new heatwave

French PM to chair crisis meeting as new heatwave looms

Thousands evacuated across southern France as wildfires near homes

France braces for more intense heat from this weekend

Forest fire warnings raised across southern France following heat and strong winds

Storms batter south-west France as heatwave eases

Updated June 29: 1,000 extra deaths in three days of heatwave in France

Updated June 26: alcohol banned in Paris as heatwave pummels east and north

French weekend weather forecast June 27 - 28: will heatwave last?

50 French departments at heightened risk of forest fires

New heatwave expected to hit France in early July

How to sign up for France’s heatwave welfare check register

13 people drown in France during heatwave weekend, announce authorities

How long will the extreme heat last in France?

Two people and five properties struck by lightning in northern France

Intense heat and storm alerts in France

France heatwave: Minister unveils plan to help homes and cities cope

Hot spell returns to France with highs of 35C forecast in the south

Human error behind most French forest fires where causes known

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

Fire risk alerts issued across south-west France

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

Why tsunami evacuation signs have been put up in Nice

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

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

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

Three forestry staff questioned over deadly south-west France wildfire

Warmer than average summer predicted in France

Storms set to hit eastern side of France today

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

Air quality improves in parts of France as heatwave eases

Videos: 5cm hail batters Normandy during sudden storms

French weekend weather forecast May 30 - 31: heatwave ends, storms in east

French heatwave continues with more records likely to be set

France heatwave update: 13 departments under orange alert and highs of 38C expected

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

Heatwave: Eight French departments placed under orange alert

France braces for hottest day of heatwave as seven deaths linked

French heatwave set to continue amid record May temperatures

France sees early-season heat: how long will it last?

Skies in western France set to turn orange as Saharan sand dust arrives

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

French melon growers optimistic for the season ahead

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

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