Weather and seasons

Alerts raised as France braces for powerful storms

Three days of storms will see strong winds and hail across south and east

French weekly weather forecast August 25 - 29: storms and temperature drop

Rain is set to hit all areas midweek as storms cover the country

French weekend weather forecast August 23 - 24: Calm weekend before potential storms

Temperatures may reach up to 30C in south but the nights will be cooler than recently meaning no heatwave warnings

news

French weekly weather forecast August 18 - 22: heatwave ends but storms rush in

Temperatures in south-west will be 17C lower than at the end of last week

Heatwaves: What help is available in France to keep home cool?

There have already been several spells of intense heat in 2025

French long weekend forecast August 15–17: heatwave returns with highs of 42C

Current heatwave is now in its eighth day

Storms bring hail, heavy rain and power cuts to France as heatwave continues

Fallen trees leave roads blocked and lightning hits the Eiffel Tower

France heatwave: red alerts continue as thunder storms approach

Record-breaking temperatures have triggered road speed limits to be lowered to combat pollution

Bordeaux, Angoulême, Bergerac: heat records broken across south-west France

Heatwave forecast to continue until weekend

France heatwave: 14 departments on red alert as temperatures top 40C

Heat set to continue until weekend

France heatwave: record 43.4C in Aude and intense heat to continue

South-west France is particularly impacted. High temperatures to spread north-east on Tuesday

France heatwave alerts return: how hot will it get and for how long?

Heightened warnings are already in place in many areas

Chart: where have the biggest forest fires been in France since 2000

Mediterranean departments, Corsica, and south-west see majority of largest fires

‘Biggest wildfire in France since 1949:’ Massive Aude blaze rages into third day

More than 16,000 hectares of forest has burned. Three people are missing and one person has died

Will Storm Floris hit France this week?

Major storm is set to bring winds of up to 130 km/h to much of the UK

French weekly weather forecast July 21–25: summer pauses with rain, storms, and cooler temperatures

Storms are expected from Wednesday onwards particularly in the south

Storm warnings raised in 21 French departments

Strong winds, hail and intense rainfall forecast across much of the country

French weekend weather forecast July 19 - 20: Temperatures peak before violent storms

Heightened alerts for heavy rain are in place in Normandy and Brittany

Homes evacuated after forest fires in Brittany and south of France

Over 1,000 firefighters combined to tackle fires, with blazes near Marseille still ongoing

Map shows updated forest fire risk areas in France

Strong winds in the south increase danger, prompting authorities to close several areas to public

Photos: violent storms cause widespread flooding in south of France

Up to 200 mm of rain fell in the Pyrénées, hitting drought-stricken communes

French weekly weather forecast July 14–18: warm but no heatwave expected

Temperatures will climb to reach 30-35C for most of the country at the end of the week

French weekend weather forecast July 12 - 13: high temperatures and lots of storms

Heatwave warnings will not come into force but highs of 35C are expected

Ban on barbecues in Finistère in bid to limit wildfires

Restrictions in place in dozens of communes as authorities work to prevent repeat of 2022 blazes

Heatwaves and drought in France: wildfire warnings multiply for summer 2025

Dried-out soil raises risk of blazes spreading rapidly, but they can be hard to predict due to their human origin

Photos: ‘apocalyptic scenes’ as wildfire burns outskirts of Marseille

Violent fires in south of France impact flights and force 150,000 residents to stay indoors overnight

Photos: snow returns to French Alps in July

Temperatures have dropped 5 - 10°C below seasonal norms in the east of the country

Roads closed, homes burnt, residents told to stay indoors: latest on major fire in south of France

A cigarette butt thrown from a vehicle window is thought to have started the blaze that has destroyed 2,000 hectares

French weekly weather forecast July 7 - 11: third heatwave of 2025 is on its way

Temperatures are set to climb 10C between Monday and Friday

French weekend weather forecast July 4 - 6: storms sweep south as heatwave ends

However cooler temperatures are not expected to last for long

Heatwave eases in France - but is another on the way? July weather forecast

A ‘Saharan heat pump’ bringing warm North African winds may cover the country for several days

Drought alerts in France: where residents should look out for water restrictions

Use our interactive map to see where drought warnings increased last month

Red heatwave alerts continue as storms sweep across France

South-west and Brittany are the only areas likely to avoid storms this evening after several temperature records were broken in the south yesterday

One dead after violent storm, mudslide and flooding in Savoie and Italy

‘Worst flooding in 70 years’ cuts rail and road traffic across Alps

Red heatwave alerts extended until Wednesday with up to 41C forecast

Midnight temperatures in Paris were close to 30C

Forest fires in France begin amid heatwave: 400 hectares burned due to BBQ on trailer

Official daily ‘forest-fire risk’ map is being published again for summer

Tips for keeping your home cool during heatwaves in France

France’s ecological transition agency has issued some tips that are also eco-friendly

French weekly weather forecast June 30 - July 4: heatwave to continue then storms

84 departments are on heightened alert for the start of the week

Intense heatwave warnings spread across France for Sunday and Monday

High alerts raised in 73 departments as country braces for 40C. Several schools will be closed

French weekend weather forecast June 28 - 29: ‘historic’ heatwave begins in south

Temperatures close to 40C are expected as 13 departments set for heightened heatwave alerts on Saturday

Thirteen departments in south of France placed on 'orange' heatwave alerts this Saturday

Hot weather warnings look set to increase over the coming days

Violent storms leave two dead in France

Hailstones up to 5cm in length tore through roofs in Dordogne. More than 100,000 homes were left without power

Violent storms hit France and set to sweep across much of country

5cm hail and 100 km/h gales expected after highs of up to 40C

Heatwave in France: will summer temperatures remain higher than usual?

Warm Atlantic winds are expected in Europe during the summer months

French weather forecast June 23 - 27: Storms and 40C heat before cool down

Major weather swings are expected this week

Storms set to hit France on Sunday but night heat to continue

The continuing heatwave pushes temperatures about 35C for most of the country

Heatwave in France heightens pollen allergy risk - and brings forest fires

Current heatwave is intensifying both pollen-related allergies and the risk of forest fires

37C in Brittany, heatwave warnings extend: French weekend weather forecast June 21 - 22

Most of the country will face some form of heatwave warning on Saturday

Heatwave begins in south-west France: what temperatures to expect

Temperatures could reach 38C in the shade in some areas

Explained: France’s ‘heatwave plan’ and how it may affect residents

A colour-coded ‘plan canicule’ is launched every summer to help people manage the effects of high temperatures

France braces for heatwave: 38C expected in Paris and 37C in south-west

Alerts raised with series of ‘tropical nights’ at 20C or above expected

Hot weather to return: French weekly weather forecast June 16 - 20

Highs of 36C are expected in the south-west and over 30C in Brittany by the end of the week

Two die and widespread damage as storms batter France this weekend

Property damage reported in several departments. Tornado hits central France

Weekend of storms: French weather forecast June 14 - 15

Temperatures set to drop by up to 10C in south-west from Friday to Sunday

First heatwave alerts of year issued for much of south-west France

Highs of 37C are forecast before storms sweep in tonight, with four departments on tier-three orange alert

Fire smoke from Canada seen over France: is it a health risk?

The misty veil has covered much of the country since the start of the month

Hot and dry then storms: French weather outlook June 9 to 13

Temperatures of up to 36C are expected in the south-west

Wet south-east, dry north: France's reversed rainfall pattern March-May 2025

Precipitation exceeded seasonal averages by more than 60% in Alpes-Maritimes and Var

Hail warnings as storms set to batter east of France again

Heightened weather alerts extended to Saturday morning in several departments

What is the weather forecast for the long Pentecost weekend (for some) in France

Only the southern coast is expected to remain dry this weekend

Photos: greenhouses damaged and motorways battered as huge hailstones hit central France

Hail reached up to 6cm in diameter. Further storms are forecast today

Temperature drop and storms: French weekly weather outlook June 2 - 6

All areas of France will see rain this week

Weather alert raised in 50 departments as France braces for heavy storms

Vast swathe of country from south-west to north-east placed on yellow alert by state forecaster Météo France

Storms return: French weekend weather update May 31 - June 1

Temperatures are set to drop 10C in the south-west between Friday and Sunday

Weather experts predict warmer than average summer for France

The south of France and Corsica are the most likely to experience higher than usual temperatures

Temperatures to reach 30C in south: French weekly weather outlook May 26 - 30

Dry conditions are expected for public holiday on Thursday

Sun returns to south: French weekend weather outlook May 24 - 25

Temperatures will be lower than average north of the Loire but typical for the season along the Mediterranean coast

‘Cataclysmic scenes’ in Var as roads and homes destroyed by violent storms

At least three people died after being trapped in cars

Three reported dead, two missing as violent storms hit southern France

Up to 250mm of rain falls this morning around Lavandou

Storms in south-west, temperatures to drop: French weekly weather update May 19-23

Hail is forecast around Toulouse and the Pyrénées on Monday

Groundwater levels remain high in France but summer drought still possible

A quarter of water tables are below average levels, particularly in north-east

Calm and dry for most, some storms: French weekend weather outlook May 17 - 18

Temperatures will rise to above seasonal norms on Sunday

Videos: violent storms wreak havoc across France

Flights were also diverted from major Paris airport due to heavy rain

Storms, then calm and warm days return: French weekly weather outlook May 12 - 16

Temperatures will reach around 2C higher than the national average for mid-May

Storms in south, sun in north: French weekend weather outlook May 10 - 11

Hail is expected in the south-west on Saturday

Weather and seasons

Alerts raised as France braces for powerful storms

French weekly weather forecast August 25 - 29: storms and temperature drop

French weekend weather forecast August 23 - 24: Calm weekend before potential storms

French weekly weather forecast August 18 - 22: heatwave ends but storms rush in

Trending

2025 taxe foncière bills arrive: five questions answered

France’s Interior Ministry clarifies new EES border rules

Map: France’s water levels after August heatwave

Wizz Air arrives in Bordeaux airport with three new routes

Alerts raised as France braces for powerful storms

French weekly weather forecast August 25 - 29: storms and temperature drop

French postal service suspends parcel deliveries to the United States

Heatwaves: What help is available in France to keep home cool?

French long weekend forecast August 15–17: heatwave returns with highs of 42C

Storms bring hail, heavy rain and power cuts to France as heatwave continues

France heatwave: red alerts continue as thunder storms approach

Bordeaux, Angoulême, Bergerac: heat records broken across south-west France

France heatwave: 14 departments on red alert as temperatures top 40C

France heatwave: record 43.4C in Aude and intense heat to continue

France heatwave alerts return: how hot will it get and for how long?

Chart: where have the biggest forest fires been in France since 2000

‘Biggest wildfire in France since 1949:’ Massive Aude blaze rages into third day

How does France's wildfire risk map work?

South of France wildfire: one dead, motorway closed as blaze rages on

Cooler, then heatwave with highs of 40C: French weekly weather forecast August 4 - 8

Will Storm Floris hit France this week?

France braces for heatwave next week: 40°C forecast near Pyrénées

Magnitude 3.3 earthquake hits Finistère – residents report loud boom

French weekly weather forecast July 28 - August 1: unsettled north, high winds in south

French weekend weather forecast July 25-27: sunshine returns for most areas

Video: flash floods hit communes near Paris – alerts continue

French weekly weather forecast July 21–25: summer pauses with rain, storms, and cooler temperatures

Storm warnings raised in 21 French departments

French weekend weather forecast July 19 - 20: Temperatures peak before violent storms

Homes evacuated after forest fires in Brittany and south of France

Map shows updated forest fire risk areas in France

Photos: violent storms cause widespread flooding in south of France

French weekly weather forecast July 14–18: warm but no heatwave expected

French weekend weather forecast July 12 - 13: high temperatures and lots of storms

Ban on barbecues in Finistère in bid to limit wildfires

Heatwaves and drought in France: wildfire warnings multiply for summer 2025

Photos: ‘apocalyptic scenes’ as wildfire burns outskirts of Marseille

Photos: snow returns to French Alps in July

Roads closed, homes burnt, residents told to stay indoors: latest on major fire in south of France

French weekly weather forecast July 7 - 11: third heatwave of 2025 is on its way

French weekend weather forecast July 4 - 6: storms sweep south as heatwave ends

Heatwave eases in France - but is another on the way? July weather forecast

Drought alerts in France: where residents should look out for water restrictions

Red heatwave alerts continue as storms sweep across France

One dead after violent storm, mudslide and flooding in Savoie and Italy

Red heatwave alerts extended until Wednesday with up to 41C forecast

Forest fires in France begin amid heatwave: 400 hectares burned due to BBQ on trailer

Tips for keeping your home cool during heatwaves in France

French weekly weather forecast June 30 - July 4: heatwave to continue then storms

Intense heatwave warnings spread across France for Sunday and Monday

French weekend weather forecast June 28 - 29: ‘historic’ heatwave begins in south

Thirteen departments in south of France placed on 'orange' heatwave alerts this Saturday

Violent storms leave two dead in France

Violent storms hit France and set to sweep across much of country

Heatwave in France: will summer temperatures remain higher than usual?

French weather forecast June 23 - 27: Storms and 40C heat before cool down

Storms set to hit France on Sunday but night heat to continue

Heatwave in France heightens pollen allergy risk - and brings forest fires

37C in Brittany, heatwave warnings extend: French weekend weather forecast June 21 - 22

Heatwave begins in south-west France: what temperatures to expect

Explained: France’s ‘heatwave plan’ and how it may affect residents

France braces for heatwave: 38C expected in Paris and 37C in south-west

Hot weather to return: French weekly weather forecast June 16 - 20

Two die and widespread damage as storms batter France this weekend

Weekend of storms: French weather forecast June 14 - 15

First heatwave alerts of year issued for much of south-west France

Fire smoke from Canada seen over France: is it a health risk?

Hot and dry then storms: French weather outlook June 9 to 13

Wet south-east, dry north: France's reversed rainfall pattern March-May 2025

Hail warnings as storms set to batter east of France again

What is the weather forecast for the long Pentecost weekend (for some) in France

Photos: greenhouses damaged and motorways battered as huge hailstones hit central France

Temperature drop and storms: French weekly weather outlook June 2 - 6

Weather alert raised in 50 departments as France braces for heavy storms