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France Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in France in February.

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Paris Cannes Lyon Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

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 to Expect 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 (27°F) to mild in Collobrières at 14°C (57°F). At night it cools down to 5°C (41°F) in Collobrières and -12°C (10°F) 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 (1.7 in) to high rainfall in Entre-Deux-Monts with 151 mm (5.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Paris gets roughly 88 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

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Best Places to Visit in France in February

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in France

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Temperature range in France (February)

Precipitation variation in France (February)

Paris

In February Paris generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
63 hours
88 hours
129 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Paris →

Cannes

In February Cannes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
159 hours
186 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Cannes →

Nice

In February Nice generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
159 hours
186 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Nice →

Lyon

In February Lyon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
72 hours
101 hours
174 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Lyon →

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

In February Chamonix-Mont-Blanc generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-12°C (10°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
70 hours
120 hours
175 hours
Monthly snowfall
151 mm (5.9 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
128 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc →

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Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in France in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Paris 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Cannes 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Lyon 10°C (50°F) 1°C (34°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc -1°C (30°F) -11°C (12°F) 139 mm (5.5 in)
Marseille 14°C (57°F) 3°C (37°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Biarritz 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 127 mm (5 in)

France weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in France in February?

Expect poor weather across France in February. The popular destination of Paris averages 9°C (48°F) by day and 2°C (36°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in France in February?

Average temperatures in France during February range from a nighttime low near 2°C (36°F) to a daytime high around 9°C (48°F) in Paris.

Does France get a lot of rain in February?

Not particularly. Paris averages just 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain in February, making it a mostly dry month for France.

Is February a Good 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.

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