Weather & climate FAQ — France
Answers to the most-searched weather and climate questions about France, from 2020–2024 daily observations across 4 cities.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in France?
Climolog covers 4 cities in France with 2020–2024 daily weather observations. Typical monthly highs range from 8.7°C (in January) to 27.9°C (in August); see each city's page for day-by-day history and month-by-month averages.
What is the climate in France by month?
Across France, the hottest month is August (avg high 27.9°C) and the coldest is January (avg low 2.6°C). For the full month-by-month breakdown across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for France.
When is the best time to visit France?
The best months to visit France are July, August, June — the highest travel-comfort scores across the country's cities (comfortable temperatures, low rainfall, and good sunshine). See the month-by-month ranking for France for the best city in each month.
What is the hottest month in France?
August is the hottest month, averaging a high of 27.9°C across France's cities. See August climate details.
What is the coldest month in France?
January is the coldest month, averaging a low of 2.6°C across France's cities. See January climate details.
What is the wettest month in France?
October is the wettest month, averaging about 85.1 mm of rain per month across France's cities. See October climate details.
What is the driest month in France?
July is the driest month, averaging about 45.5 mm of rain per month across France's cities. See July climate details.
When is the rainy season in France?
The wettest months in France are September, October, December, which together form the main rainy season. Travel is usually drier and more comfortable in July.
Which city in France has the best weather?
Among France's cities, Marseille has the best weather — its best month is July (travel-comfort score 99/100). See its best-time-to-visit guide.
How many cities does Climolog cover in France?
Climolog covers 4 cities in France with 2020–2024 daily weather data. Browse them all on the France hub.
Best time to visit by month
Best time to visit in July Best time to visit in August Best time to visit in June
Each links to the month hub listing every city whose single best-weather month is that month.