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Weather in September in France

Planning a getaway to France this September 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 September?

In September, France experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from moderate to warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from moderate in Val dʼIsère at 13°C to warm in Saint-Étienne-du-Grès at 27°C. At night it cools down to 16°C in Saint-Étienne-du-Grès and 3°C in Val dʼIsère.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Pietra Longa Salvini with an average of 37 mm to high rainfall in Entre-Deux-Monts with 151 mm. In Paris, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 172 hours of sunlight anticipated in Paris. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For a closer look at September'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 September

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the France on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in France?

Paris

In September Paris generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Paris
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
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<<   August August
<<  
26°C 
14°C 
214 hours 
62 mm 
12 days 
22°C 
11°C 
172 hours 
52 mm 
12 days 
October   >> October
>>  
17°C 
8°C 
126 hours 
67 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Paris

Cannes

In September Cannes generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Cannes
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   August August
<<  
27°C 
21°C 
297 hours 
26 mm 
5 days 
24°C 
18°C 
226 hours 
80 mm 
6 days 
October   >> October
>>  
20°C 
14°C 
199 hours 
117 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Cannes

Nice

In September Nice generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Nice
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   August August
<<  
27°C 
20°C 
297 hours 
32 mm 
6 days 
23°C 
17°C 
226 hours 
82 mm 
7 days 
October   >> October
>>  
19°C 
13°C 
199 hours 
117 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Nice

Lyon

In September Lyon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Lyon
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   August August
<<  
28°C 
16°C 
252 hours 
81 mm 
11 days 
23°C 
12°C 
195 hours 
100 mm 
10 days 
October   >> October
>>  
18°C 
9°C 
130 hours 
104 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Lyon

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

In September Chamonix-Mont-Blanc generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
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precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   August August
<<  
18°C 
7°C 
230 hours 
134 mm 
17 days 
14°C 
3°C 
190 hours 
120 mm 
15 days 
October   >> October
>>  
10°C 
-1°C 
160 hours 
119 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

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Is September the best time to visit France?

We believe that September 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.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Paris. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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