Cooler, then heatwave with highs of 40C: French weekly weather forecast August 4 - 8 Warm Atlantic winds blowing from Spain will cause temperatures to spike, especially in the south-west
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
France braces for heatwave next week: 40°C forecast near Pyrénées Warm air from Spain will cover southern areas for a number of days
news Magnitude 3.3 earthquake hits Finistère – residents report loud boom A second earthquake in a nearby commune followed a few hours later
French weekly weather forecast July 28 - August 1: unsettled north, high winds in south A new low-pressure system is due to move in from the Atlantic, bringing wet and blustery conditions
French weekend weather forecast July 25-27: sunshine returns for most areas A high pressure system moves closer to the country ending the spell of unsettled weather
Video: flash floods hit communes near Paris – alerts continue Streets and cars submerged and residents evacuated
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 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 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 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 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
Rain for the south and cooler everywhere: French weekly weather outlook May 5 - 9 Storms from the weekend will persist across some areas
Video: Hailstorm pelts France over weekend ending early heatwave Dramatic scenes as hail the size of golf balls fell in some areas on Saturday
10C temperatures drop as storms move in: French weekend weather outlook May 2- 4 Heavy thunderstorms forecast for most of country
French ski resort in the Pyrenees announces end of skiing due to lack of snow Authorities are instead planning a ‘four season model’ – but some locals are not happy
France set for a mini-heatwave: Weekly weather outlook April 28 - May 2 Record highs of 25C or more are expected for several areas
France weekend weather: sunshine in the east, showers in the west, temperatures rising next week The north is forecast to enjoy the warmest of the spring weather
Dordogne residents face aftermath of flood damage as more rain forecast Residents are advised to stay alert
Cars submerged, 1,100 without power: Floods hit south-west France Three departments are on alert for flooding on Easter Monday after weekend of heavy rain
What to expect from the weather in France for the long Easter weekend Outdoor eggs hunts set to be marred by rain, and in the south by thunderstorms
Briton, 27, dies in avalanche as heavy snow covers Alpine resorts He was swept away by fifteen metres of snow as he stood by side of road
Photos: Northern Lights dazzle Normandy skies Coloured hues were also snapped in some areas of Brittany, with activity peaking before midnight
Flood and avalanche warnings in place as storm Hans hits south-east France Up to 200mm of rain is expected this week along with two metres of snow in Alpine areas
Temperature drop and rain: French weekly weather outlook April 14 - 18 Storms expected in south-west and heavy rain from Tuesday in the south-east
Temperatures to drop as rain returns: French weekend weather outlook April 12 - 13 Storms are expected in the west and south-east
France sees record spring temperatures and warm days to continue – weekly weather outlook April 7 - 10 Risk of morning frosts remains in north and east
South cooler than north: French weekend weather outlook April 5 - 6 Very little rain is expected as sunny conditions prevail for many areas