Weather in February in France
Planning a getaway to France this February and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in France in February?
France offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In February, one might encounter temperatures that range from very cold to mild, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of February is in the winter season.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Aussois at -3°C to mild in Collobrières at 14°C. At night it cools down to 5°C in Collobrières and -12°C in Aussois.For a closer look at conditions across France, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Le Sambuc with an average of 43 mm to high rainfall in Servoz with 151 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 88 hours of sunlight in Paris. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For a more detailed look at France's conditions throughout the year, check out our France climate page.
Where to go in France in February





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in France?
Paris
In February Paris generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Cannes
In February Cannes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Nice
In February Nice generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Lyon
In February Lyon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
In February Chamonix-Mont-Blanc generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is February the best time to visit France?
In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit France due to the typically poor weather in Paris.
On average, the best time to visit France is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Paris. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
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