Weather in September in France
Are you planning a trip a to France in September and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in France in September?
In September, France experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from mild to warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from mild 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.To explore the conditions in France in more detail, check the map below.
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. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Paris.Average sunshine
Paris enjoys a balanced 172 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our France climate page.
Where to go in France in September
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit France, check out our France's climate page.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in France.
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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in France.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to France? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in France.
Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.