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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

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French melon growers optimistic for the season ahead

Warm weather and recent rainfall have created favourable growing conditions ahead of next month’s harvest

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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

French weekly weather forecast May 4 - 8: rain, storms and yo-yoing temperatures

Several bouts of rain will impact the south

Temperatures of 30C forecast for south-west France - and storms

Conditions ‘more similar to August than April’ expected until the weekend

Map: how are French reservoir levels in April 2026?

Record rainfall in February was followed by a dry March

French weekly weather forecast April 20 - 24: sunny in north, risk of rain in south

Temperatures of up to 26C forecast for south-west

French weekend weather forecast April 18 - 19: sunny but risk of rain

Temperatures will continue to remain above seasonal averages

French weekly weather forecast April 13 - 17: return of spring but some rain persists

Temperatures expected to climb as week continues

French weekend weather forecast April 11 - 12: brutal temperature drop

Maximum temperatures to drop by around 10C in many regions. Rain and storms also forecast

France basks in record-breaking spring heat

The same weather pattern would cause temperatures of 40C if it happened in summer

Pollen levels spike throughout France

Birch and alder pollen levels are seeing Very High and High alerts

Storms expected across France this weekend following sunny spell

Temperatures are set to drop by at least 10C by Sunday

France weather for the week ahead April 6 - 10: warm and sunny

Sunshine and blue skies across much of France

French Easter weekend weather forecast April 4 - 6: up to 30C in the south-west

Pleasant and warm conditions throughout despite spells of rain in north

Storm Erminio to bring strong winds to southern France

Mediterranean storm will also lead to new snow in Pyrénées

French weekly weather forecast March 30 - April 3: chilly with rain for most areas

Weather is set to change on Saturday to give a calm and sunny Easter Sunday

Winds over 150km/h cause damage across south-east France

Trees uprooted and swimming pool roof blown away during Storm Deborah

French weekend weather outlook March 28 - 29: cool with some rain

Temperatures below average and risk of morning frosts persists

Return of cold in France brings frost and heavy snow, vineyards at risk

Experts warn that cold snap could cause ‘irreversible’ damage to crops

France braces for gales of 130 km/h as polar winds arrive

Winds will be particularly strong in the south

French weekly weather forecast March 23 - 27: A drop in temperature of up to 10C

Polar winds are set to sweep in from the north. Morning frosts to return

French weekend weather forecast March 21 - 22: calm but cold front in south-east

Rain and snow will pepper Alps on Sunday as temperatures drop but sunny weekend elsewhere

Storm Thèrese to bring gales of 100 km/h to south-west France

Atlantic storm will see ‘autan’ winds in Tarn and Haute-Garonne peak

Spring in France: Why you should be careful walking your dog

Warmer days and blooming plants can also bring dangers to precious pooches

A view of a thermometer in the early 20C with spring bulbs flowering behind it

French weekly weather forecast March 16-20: spring sunshine after cloudy start

Warmer weather to arrive on Tuesday before cloud returns at the end of the week

France weekend weather: first notable cool spell since mid-January

Temperatures set to fall below seasonal averages. Rain in southern regions and mountain snow

Cold set to return to France - and snow at low altitudes across Isère and Haute-Savoie

Storm in south-east forecast to bring up to 80mm of rain on Saturday

Floods close roads in Var, south of France, after 130mm rain

Several rescue missions were carried out, including evacuating people from vehicles and homes

Air pollution warnings raised across northern France

Fine particle spike puts several departments on alert

French weekly weather forecast March 9 - 13: rain returns across country

Temperatures will remain above average before dropping at the weekend

Will warm and wet weather continue in France?

State forecaster Météo France has provided spring predictions

French weekend weather forecast March 7 - 8: sun in north, rain in south-west

Temperatures set to remain above seasonal highs

Brittany and western France to see more Saharan sand deposits

Particles will combine with rainfall to be visible on buildings and cars

Storm Regina to hit southern France, 80mm of rain forecast

Risk of flooding is low but soils in the area remain waterlogged

Further allergy warnings in France as pollen spikes continue

Cypress and Alder pollen levels remain high as mild conditions contribute

March 1 or March 20 - why are there two dates for the start of spring in France?

The meteorological calendar is becoming increasingly popular

French weekly weather forecast March 2 - 6: warm and dry before rain returns

Highs of 18C, considerably above seasonal averages, expected

Map: See how February rainfall compares to average in your French department

More than 30 departments classified as showing ‘extremely high’ levels of rainfall

Saharan sand deposits to fall across France next week

First episode of year will affect southern and western France - and as far north as Brittany

French weekend weather forecast February 28 - March 1: Showers but calm

Temperatures will drop but remain above average for the season

Close-up of a mosquito on a person’s finger beside an image of heavy rainwater.

Anti-mosquito activity already in France amid ‘exceptional’ weather

Wet and warm conditions are encouraging some species to emerge early

France heat: 130 records set on February 25 - will it continue?

Seasonal records set as far north as Normandy and in the Alps

Ski station near Nice closes for season due to lack of snow

Several southern Alpine stations are at risk of permanent closure due to changing climate

294 French communes classified as natural disaster zones following flooding

Homeowners - including second homes - now have 30 days to make a catastrophe naturelle claim

28.3C: new February temperature record set in south-west France

Records broken across the country but risk of late frosts remains

Allergy warnings in France following pollen spike: how to check levels near you

Parts of the south-west at highest risk of Alder tree pollution. Cypress pollen is also present along French Riviera

Red river flood alerts remain in western France but levels begin to recede

More rain is expected at the end of the week

French weekly weather outlook February 23 - 27: calm and unusually warm

Temperatures will reach up to 10C above average for the season. River flood alerts remain

French weekend weather forecast February 21 - 22: calm but flood alerts remain

Sunny skies in south and central areas and only light showers in north

Storm Pedro hits south-west France: trees uprooted and red flood alerts remain

Emergency plans activated in Bordeaux amid flood fears

New storm to hit waterlogged western France

Storm Pedro will bring gales of up to 140 km/h. Red flood alerts remain as death toll from recent weather conditions rises to three

Floods in France: emergency measures underway amid ‘historic’ conditions

Gironde, Lot-et-Garonne and Maine-et-Loire among worst-hit with red warnings in place

Red flood alerts continue in south-west - and more heavy rain expected

Garonne river is particularly affected. French weekly weather forecast February 16 - 20

Pistes closed, confinement orders: Alpine resorts deal with avalanche risk

Increased snowfall this weekend may cause further closures as busy school holiday season continues

French weekend weather forecast February 14-15: snow returns as temperatures plummet

River flood warnings are likely to remain in place across the south and the west

Second death and homes evacuated as Storm Nils batters south-west France

Hundreds of thousands of homes left without power. Red flood alerts remain in place

‘Stay home’: Red weather alerts raised as Storm Nils sweeps France

Driver killed in south-west after tree branch falls on his lorry

Storm Nils set to cross France: 30 departments on heightened alert

Gales of up to 160 km/h forecast as storm travels from Brittany to the south-east

Yellow flood warning sign next to a river in Dordogne

Western France placed on heightened river flooding alert

Three rivers face increased warnings as more rain set to fall in coming days

French weekly weather forecast February 9-13: Unsettled with winds of up to 100km/h

Flood risk may increase in several regions and mountain conditions set to worsen

A view of a family enjoying the mountains

What snow conditions look like for skiers across French Alps and Pyrenees

Ski resorts are expected to get busier as school holidays begin this weekend

Weather alerts continue: outlook for weekend in France

Blustery rain forecast in many areas and only limited brighter spells

Rain running off a roof with weather alert map inset

Flooding: alerts in place for Morbihan and Gironde

Driving is not recommended as heavy rain is expected on ground that has been saturated for days