Weather and seasons

Weather in France September 16 – September 20: Forecast by area this week

Temperatures will rise in the north, with the south facing bout of storms. Predictions for temperature, sun, storm, rain and more for the next 5 days.

Clear and dry with a cold north wind: French weekend weather update September 14-15

The unseasonably low temperatures may feel more like October

Sea swimmer drowns as violent storms hit southern France

Another swimmer died later in the evening. Several people in south-west evacuated from homes

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Weather in France September 9 – 13: Forecast by area this week

A significant temperature drop is on its way as we look at predictions for sun, storm, rain - and snow - for the next 5 days

Photo: 50-metre hole cuts road in two after storms in France

Alerts remain in place for flooding and storms in several areas

Video: Impressive sea ‘waterspout’ spotted near coast in Brittany

It moved along the coast for several kilometres, no injuries were recorded

Mediterranean storms and lots of rain: French weekend weather update September 7 - 8

Poor weather is expected for most over the coming days

PHOTOS: Dramatic scenes as violent storms hit southern France

Roads in Marseille were flooded and some homes in the back country behind Nice were evacuated by precaution

Flood warnings continue in central France after storms hit overnight

More storms are forecast for the south-east today

South and central France on orange alert for storms and flooding

The alert affects 12 departments and is in place until 6:00 on Thursday for storms

‘Soaked like soup’: 7 French expressions to use for wet weather

From cows and dogs to soup, ropes and buckets - use these phrases when it is raining to sound like a native

Weather in France September 2 – September 6: Forecast by area this week

Rain and storms to cover country: Predictions for temperature, sun, storm, rain and more for the next 5 days

Weather forecast across France for September 2024

Cooler temperatures, rain and storms will strike much of the country for the first half of the month

Storm and heatwave warnings for France: weekend weather outlook August 31 - September 1

Dozens of alerts have been raised

Wildfire risks in south and south-west France, dozens of forests closed

The warnings are set to decrease tomorrow but other national ones will increase in Gironde, Dordogne and the Lot in the south-west

Storms for many areas of France: weekend weather forecast August 17 - 18

Rain is expected to move in from south-west on Saturday

Spectacular photos of storm ‘red sprites’ in France

The phenomenon occurs above storms and is rarely seen by the naked eye

Why so few forest fires this summer in France despite heatwaves?

Are existing rules on residents clearing undergrowth and other fire prevention measures having an effect?

One death, trains disrupted and power cuts as storms batter France

Man dies after trying to reset electricity after power outage

Rain and flood warnings increase in south-west France after storms

Up to 100 mm of rain forecast to fall in some areas

Flood warnings raised in south-west France as storms intensify

Up to 100 mm of rain is set to fall in parts of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department

Weather in France August 12 – August 16: Forecast by area this week

Heatwave continues before intense storms. Predictions for temperature, sun, storm, rain and more for the next 5 days

Forest fire in south-west France burns 44 hectares of land

The blaze started on Sunday afternoon and took over seven hours to extinguish

All of France on alert for heat danger on anniversary of 2003 tragedy

Weather warnings have been raised for every region with the potential risk to over-75s stressed

Severe heatwave: weather outlook for weekend August 9 - August 11

Six departments are currently on heightened warnings and more may be added

South of France on high alert for fire, forests closed off

Warnings are issued as temperatures remain high

Heatwave forecast for France this weekend: how hot and for how long?

The weather service has placed six departments on alert due to the high temperatures

Heightened heatwave warning issued in south of France

Overnight temperatures remain at 26C in some parts

Weather in France August 5 – August 9: Forecast by area this week

Midweek storms, warm days. Predictions for temperature, sun, storms, rain and more for the next 5 days

Storms ease, highs of 34C: French weekend weather outlook August 2 - 4

Heatwave alerts remain in south-east but elsewhere temperatures will remain stable

VIDEOS: Storms hit Paris and heavy rainfall floods eastern France

Olympic events disrupted by downpour

MAP: See temperatures expected around France today and Thursday

Alerts remain in place for 41 departments and rail bosses have activated special anti-heatwave plans

40.6C (in shade): French heatwave warnings expand to north

We look at the effect of the heat on the body

Forest fire destroys over 40 hectares of land in south of France

Blaze took seven hours to tackle and affected two departments

Weather in France July 29 – August 2: Forecast by area this week

Very hot and then storms - predictions for temperature, sun, storm, rain and more for the next 5 days

Other-worldly origin of the French word ‘canicule’

Even the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans knew of these blistering summer heatwaves

Heatwave to continue for much of France: how hot and for how long?

Midnight temperatures will remain at 30C in some areas. The south-west will be particularly impacted

Storm and heatwave alerts: French weekend weather outlook July 26 - 28

A brief return of summer storms will hit parts of the south before temperatures climb again

Heatwave alert raised for south of France - how hot will it be?

High temperatures expected overnight Friday to Saturday. We also give tips on how to cool your home down

PHOTOS: Damage left by violent storms in central-east France

Streets and homes were left flooded and a care home roof was ripped off by strong winds

Weather in France July 22 – July 26: Forecast by area this week

No storms, temperature variation between south and north. Predictions for sun, storm, rain and more around France for next five days

Highs of 40C, then storms: French weekend weather outlook July 20 - 21

Temperatures will fall by 10C in some areas over the weekend

First heatwave warnings of 2024 in France with up to 40C expected

Alerts have been raised in parts of the south

Forests closed to public in south of France due to high risk of fire

Access is forbidden outside of special zones as temperatures set to reach 35C amid Mistral winds

Weather in France July 15 – July 19: Forecast by area this week

Storm alerts are in place for most of the country on Monday but then warmer than average temperatures are expected. We give predictions for temperature, sun, storm, rain and more around France for the next 5 days

MAP: Many areas of France are on high alert for grass pollen

The warnings have been raised by the state body that monitors pollen levels in the country

Cooler and drier: French weekend weather outlook July 13 - 14

Storms should be over by traditional firework celebrations for France’s national day

Surprise storms hit France with most of country placed on alert

The rain and outbreaks will increase in intensity tonight

Normandy mayor passes decree for rain to stop

The region has had torrential downpours this week

Storms sweep through France, bringing hail to north and west

Heavy rainfall is forecast with nearly two-thirds of all French departments facing weather warnings

Storms to hit south of France: weekend weather outlook July 6 - 7

Rainfall of 50 mm is expected on Saturday for some areas but warmer temperatures will be returning for many in next few days

Visits to many French forests not advised as risk of fire high in south

One forest has been closed to public

Forest fire warnings raised in the south of France

Two departments are at heightened risk this week due to strong gales and high temperatures

Three die when tree falls on car as weekend storms hit northern France

A fourth passenger is in critical condition

Weather in France July 1 – July 5: Forecast by area this week

Latest predictions for temperatures, sun, clouds, rain and more for your area for the next 5 days. Temperatures will remain warm around Marseille but in Normandy frequent rainfall is expected

What are the different heatwave warnings in France?

Both vague de chaleur and canicule warnings are given during warm summer months

Hail forecast as major storms rock France: weekend weather outlook June 29 - 30

Storms will affect more than two-thirds of the country on Saturday, and bring potentially devastating hail to south and east

Early summer heat hits France but unsettled weather persists

Temperatures forecast to reach 34C in the south-west, but east on alert for storms

VIDEOS: Dramatic flooding in south-east France sees dozens evacuated

Heavy rainfall caused several rivers to break their banks, forcing 52 residents to leave their homes

VIDEO: Amazing rescue as rock and mudslide crashes into French hamlet

Just the roof of a couple’s house was left exposed - but a police rescuer dropped down by helicopter, managed to force a hole through, and get the people out

Weather in France June 24 - June 28: Forecast by area this week

Predictions for temperature, sun, storm, rain and more for your area for the next 5 days. Storms are set to hit Bordeaux and temperatures to drop around 10C in Brittany

Storms to end, sun for some: French weekend weather outlook June 22 - June 23

Some departments remain on alert for river flooding and heavy rain today June 21 as storms make a final passage across France

VIDEOS: Hail, floods, and lightning batter France

From Brittany to the Jura mountains, dramatic scenes were captured

Red weather warnings for floods in west France as storms continue

New bout of storms will hit Brittany and the south of France before moving east. Hail and heavy rain is also expected, as body of drowned man found in south-west

Paris Olympics: heatwave in France could put athletes at serious risk

Games must be adapted to keep athletes, officials and spectators safe, recommends an alarming new UK university report

VIDEOS: Rain, hail and even a tornado batter France, storm alerts raised

Farmhouse collapses in north, streets flooded in Bordeaux and vineyards damaged in Charente-Maritime. Heightened alerts are now in place across central France

Which French departments get the most rain?

Spoiler: They are not all in the northern half of the country

French weather alerts raised as violent storms head to south-west

Up to 50 mm of rain and hail is forecast. Elsewhere highs of 40C may be reached in Corsica

Snow stops opening of French alpine road pass

Late spring snowfall near col d’Iseran means part of Europe’s highest road is still blocked

Weather in France June 17 - June 21: Forecast by area this week

Strong storms expected in next few days with heavy rainfall in particular in Normandy and Brittany but also high temperatures in the south including up to 38C in Corsica