Weather in July in France
Thinking about venturing to France this July and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in France in July?
In July, France experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from mild to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. In July, it is summer.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is mild in Tignes at 17°C and very warm in Saint-Étienne-du-Grès at 33°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 20°C in Saint-Étienne-du-Grès and 7°C in Tignes.
Precipitation
In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Bonifacio with an average of 5.8 mm to heavy rainfall in Châtel with 199 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Paris enjoys close to 224 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a closer look at July's conditions in France, see the map below. For a more detailed look at France's yearly weather, check out our France climate page.
Where to go in France in July
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in France?
Paris
In July Paris generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Cannes
In July Cannes generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Nice
In July Nice generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Lyon
In July Lyon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
In July Chamonix-Mont-Blanc generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in France.
Is July the best time to visit France?
We believe that July is one of the best times to visit France with overall perfect weather in Paris. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
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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