France weather in February
Considering a trip to France this February and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
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 moderate, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of February is in the winter season.
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Aussois at -3°C to moderate in Collobrières at 14°C. At night it cools down to 5°C in Collobrières and -12°C in Aussois.
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. Paris experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 88 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days
For specific regional insights in France for February, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our France climate page.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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