France Weather by Month — Temperature & Rainfall Guide

Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in France over the year. What is the best time to visit France?

This page shows the average weather conditions by month in France over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

In January the weather in France ranges from poor in Paris to tolerable in Cavalaire-sur-Mer. January is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Aussois with -5°C (23°F) to moderate in Bonifacio with 14°C (57°F). On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in France.

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In February the weather in France ranges from poor in Paris to tolerable in Marseille. February is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Aussois with -3°C (27°F) to moderate in Collobrières with 14°C (57°F).

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In March the weather in France ranges from poor in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to pleasant in Marseille. The temperatures range from very low in Aussois with 1°C (34°F) to pleasant in Saint-Étienne-du-Grès with 18°C (64°F).

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In April the weather in France ranges from poor in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to perfect in Marseille. The temperatures range from low in Aussois with 4°C (39°F) to pleasant in Mas blanc des Alpilles with 21°C (70°F).

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In May the weather in France ranges from poor in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to perfect in Paris. The temperatures range from low in Aussois with 9°C (48°F) to high in Saint-Étienne-du-Grès with 25°C (77°F).

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In June the weather in France ranges from unpleasant in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to perfect in Paris. June is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Tignes with 14°C (57°F) to high in Saint-Étienne-du-Grès with 30°C (86°F).

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In July the weather in France ranges from unpleasant in Tignes to perfect in Paris. July is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Tignes with 17°C (63°F) to very high in Saint-Étienne-du-Grès with 33°C (91°F).

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In August the weather in France ranges from unpleasant in Tignes to perfect in Paris. August is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Val dʼIsère with 17°C (63°F) to very high in Mas blanc des Alpilles with 33°C (91°F). On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in France. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.

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In September the weather in France ranges from poor in Tignes to perfect in Paris. The temperatures range from moderate in Val dʼIsère with 13°C (55°F) to high in Saint-Étienne-du-Grès with 27°C (81°F).

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In October the weather in France ranges from poor in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to perfect in Bordeaux. The temperatures range from low in Val dʼIsère with 7°C (45°F) to high in Saint-Étienne-du-Grès with 22°C (72°F).

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In November the weather in France ranges from poor in Lyon to tolerable in Bordeaux. The temperatures range from very low in Aussois with 1°C (34°F) to moderate in Bonifacio with 18°C (64°F).

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In December the weather in France ranges from poor in Paris to tolerable in Port Leucate. December is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Aussois with -4°C (25°F) to moderate in Bonifacio with 15°C (59°F).

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