Weather and seasons

Warm, sunny weather across France this weekend; rain forecast in north

The prolonged lack of rain is likely to deepen drought concerns as temperatures rise

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

Temperatures of 35C forecast in Bordeaux, Rhône Valley next week

Highs of 33C elsewhere in south as Brittany and Paris in the north may see highs of 30C

New hot spell forecast next week in France – highs of 30C but no heatwave

Lack of rain will deepen drought crisis

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Storms and gales of up to 100km/h in France as heatwave alerts to end

Strong winds forecast in north and storms in south as cooler weather arrives

Wildfires continue across Pyrénées as strong winds forecast

Several blazes broke out over weekend and are yet to be under control

Eiffel Tower and Paris skyline seen through raindrops on a window

Temperatures to fall, rain arrives: French weekly weather forecast September 7 - 11

Wet weather to move in from the north on Tuesday

High temperatures: what to expect this weekend in France

Seven departments have been placed on orange heatwave alert for this weekend

Storms, gales, snow: France’s official weather reports become more detailed

Only certain areas in departments may see warning levels change

Temperatures to near 40C in southern France as summer confirmed as hottest ever

Five departments on orange alert; only second time France has issued this level of heatwave alert in September

People walk beside a wet street reflecting palm trees and buildings on a sunny day.

Highs of up to 40C as France braces for September heatwave

Heatwave alerts already set to be implemented in south on Thursday

Highs of 35C, heatwave alerts expected: France braces for hot start to September

Heightened orange alerts have only been raised once before in September

Storms cause widespread damage across France; weekend weather set to improve

Fallen trees, flooding and transport disruption were reported after Thursday’s storms

Water restrictions in France set to last into autumn as drought deepens

Garden watering, pool filling: map shows latest crisis restrictions

Intense storms forecast across northern and central France

Hail up to 5cm in diameter possible alongside heavy rain and gales

Western France braces for new storms

Hail, intense rain, and lightning as storm expected Wednesday night into Thursday

France’s heatwaves in numbers: seven stats from a record-breaking summer

Top temperatures smashed and thousands of excess deaths during seemingly endless heatwave

Pebble beach and seafront promenade along Nice, France, beneath a cloudy sky

Violent storms in southern France: several departments facing heightened alerts

Downpours of up to 50mm of rain in an hour forecast alongside hail and lightning

Rain arrives in northern France as strong storms to hit south

Hail is possible tonight before intense storms and possible épisode méditerranéen on Thursday

Heatwave slowly ends, rain and storms forecast for end of week

Heat alerts remain in place in the south-east but have been lifted elsewhere

Storms set to hit France this weekend as heatwave eases

‘The fall in temperatures is expected to be very slow across the country’

French heatwave update: highs of 40C with temperatures climbing tomorrow

Every mainland department will face heatwave alert of some kind on Thursday

Fountain jets spray water in Courbevoie under bright sun during a heatwave near Paris.

France’s fifth heatwave sees temperatures climb: your questions answered

Driving rules, air conditioning, help for vulnerable residents covered

Wildfires burn in Drôme, Lozère as new heatwave brings renewed risks

High temperatures increase concerns over blazes in north of country

France’s new fifth heatwave: how long will it last and temperatures expected

Storms are forecast in different areas throughout the week

Temperatures rise before southern storms arrive: French weekend weather forecast August 8 - 9

Fifth heatwave will begin across France

Fifth heatwave ‘certain’ to hit France next week, highs of 40C

South-west to see temperatures rise at start of weekend

Firefighters warn of ‘very high risk’ of blazes in Var

Department is facing both forest fire and heatwave alerts

Months ahead likely to be warmer than average, warns French forecaster

July 2026 was the hottest on record in France

Rescuers find body of woman swept away in flash floods in Alps tourist village

Victim hit by debris when crossing bridge to campsite

What is the best way to find weather alerts in my department in France?

State forecaster issues official alerts for many weather disturbances

Storms in France: two people struck by lightning in Pyrenees

We look at where and when storms are expected this week

Var wildfire continues with strong winds raising fears of flare-ups

Gironde fire contained and evacuees can return home. 12 departments on heightened risk of fires

A view of three men wearing hi-vis jackets on a hunt

Will forest fires lead to hunting ban in France?

Petition to introduce three-year moratorium on hunting has over 380,000 signatures

French wildfire update August 3: fires continue in Var and Gironde

Authorities concerned that new blazes will spring up from hot weather

Advice to follow during storms in France whether indoors or outside

Homeowners may need a certificate to make an insurance claim following damage

High temperatures to ease in most areas of France this week - storms forecast

Today (Monday) is set to be the warmest day of the week by national average temperature - reaching nearly 5C above typical levels for the season

Over 300 arrested in France this summer on suspicion of starting fires

Gironde wildfire stable for fifth day but yet to be under control

Pont Neuf spanning the Garonne River in Toulouse with trees and a clear blue sky.

Heat to intensify in France during the weekend

21 departments remain on heightened alert for Saturday August 1

Wildfires: Gironde blaze remains stable, new fire in Var and Fontainebleau restarts

Storm warnings for nearly 50 departments as fire risk remains highest in north

Why is France’s fourth heatwave set to be different from the others?

Timespan and severity expected to diverge from earlier hot weather events

Gironde wildfire: heatwave brings renewed risk following 'uneventful' night

Elsewhere, Var and Landes fires under control as blazes in Pyrénées, Alps, and Corsica continue to burn

Firefighter in protective gear oversees low flames in smoky woodland

French wildfires: are undergrowth clearance laws strong enough?

Clashes with environmental regulations and lack of compliance leads to questions over efficiency of anti-fire rules

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

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

Computer screenshot showing social media posts with photos of flooding and hail damage.

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

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

Homes and cars damaged as violent storms bring flash flooding and giant hail

Storm warnings issued as France's red heatwave alert ends

Temperatures ease in north but central areas face lightning and hail

How Saharan sand in France is making nights even hotter

France braces for more ‘tropical nights’ at 20C or above

Hazy orange sunset over a silhouetted city skyline with a church tower and communications mast.

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

Conditions expected to ease from the west on July 14

Parisian building with balconies in warm light, Eiffel Tower in the background.

France activates new extreme heat emergency plan for weekend

Temperatures of 40C expected. It is also one of the busiest times on road

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

Professional car washes often include water recycling systems

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

72 departments under orange alert, wildfire danger increases, July 14 celebrations affected

French heatwave update July 7: 61 departments on heightened alert

Water use is above average and hospitals are preparing for a rise in heat-related symptoms

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

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

Three times as much land burned as at this time last year, says PM. Several people have been detained over suspected arson linked to fires in Hérault

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

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