France Weather Forecast
France weather: 62°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in France?
Yes - rain is likely in France today.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,2 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Thu and Wed.
The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 21% of a normal October week (0,2 in against 0,8 in).
16-day forecast for France
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌦️ Light showers | 70° / 62° | 100% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 54° | 0% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 52° | 3% | 5 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 53° | 3% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌥️ Fog | 71° / 49° | 3% | 2 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 73° / 52° | 19% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Light showers | 67° / 55° | 56% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 49° | 55% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 43° | 8% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 62° / 51° | 12% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 51° | 22% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 46° | 17% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 43° | 22% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 51° | — · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 49° | — | 9 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 53° | — · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 1 |
What this means for France
Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 70°F is 6.8°F above the 63°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 63°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 56°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is France?
France is a country in Europe. Its coordinates are 48.8566, 2.3522. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in France right now?
It is currently 62°F (17°C) with overcast. Humidity is 82% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit France?
April, May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in France, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is France in?
France observes Europe/Paris (UTC+02:00). The local time is 10:20 AM.
How many people live in France?
France has a population of approximately 68 million.
What is the nearest airport to France?
The closest airports are Paris Orly Airport (ORY), 9 mi away, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), 14 mi away and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 195 mi away.
What are the top things to do in France?
Popular options include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Mont-Saint-Michel, Palace of Versailles, Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay and Palace and Park of Versailles.
What places are in France?
France covers 9 places in this atlas, including Paris, Mont-Saint-Michel, Palace of Versailles, Mont-Saint-Michel and its Bay, Palace and Park of Versailles and Lyon.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 1, 2026 at 10:20 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
