France Weather Forecast
France weather: 67°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for France
No snow is in the current forecast window for France.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Average monthly lows here stay above freezing all year, so lying snow is rare.
16-day forecast for France
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light rain | 84° / 64° | 70% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 84° / 68° | 35% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 78° / 67° | 73% · 0,3 in | 7 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 60° | 70% | 13 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light rain | 73° / 64° | 54% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 64° | 53% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 63° | 25% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 58° | 27% | 3 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 57° | 24% | 6 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 60° | 18% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 59° | 22% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 82° / 62° | 25% | 5 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 63° | 25% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 57° | 20% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 56° | — | 9 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
Climate in France month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45° | 35° | 3,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 51° | 41° | 3,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 56° | 41° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 64° | 46° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 69° | 52° | 3,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 78° | 59° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 80° | 62° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 78° | 60° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 71° | 55° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 63° | 50° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 53° | 43° | 3,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 48° | 40° | 2,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 5 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 67°F (20°C) with overcast. Humidity is 55% and wind is 4 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 2:18 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 August 25, 2026 at 2:18 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
