What’s the climate like in France?
The current climate of France features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 29°C during the day to lows of 10°C. The average yearly temperature is around 20°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 16°C.
The highest temperature recorded in France in recent years was 40°C in July 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -1°C in January 2017.
On average, France receives 660 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Curious about the climate in other parts of France? Check out the weather and climate in places like Paris, Côte d'Azur, or have a look at other destinations in France.
Best time to visit France?
The best time to visit France for sunny weather is April through October. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit France. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of France
The climate table of France shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 10 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 21 | 15 | 12 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 65 | 57 | 48 | 49 | 68 | 66 | 25 | 46 | 45 | 58 | 74 | 59 |
| UV Index | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 20°C
- Highest temperature: 29°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 10°C in January
- Precipitation: 660 mm per year, averaging 55 mm per month
- Driest months: 25 mm in July, 45 mm in September and 46 mm in August
- Wettest months: 74 mm in November, 68 mm in May and 66 mm in June
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Average Temperature per Month in France
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in France, France. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in France
This graph shows how much precipitation France, France, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in France
This graph shows the average UV index per month in France, France. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in France
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in France, France. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in France
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in France, France, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in France by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for France. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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