France Weather
🇫🇷 5 cities covered · Europe
· Mediterranean, humid subtropical, oceanic climates
Warmest city
Nice
Coolest city
Paris
Sunniest city
Nice
Best time to visit
June to September
Weather in France at a glance
Weather in France spans 3 distinct climate types, from Mediterranean to oceanic across the 5 cities we cover. Nice is typically the warmest spot, averaging 61°F (16°C) across the year, while Paris runs coolest at 54°F (12°C) - A spread of about 7°F (4°C).
Quick facts
- Warmest city: Nice - annual average 61°
- Coolest city: Paris - annual average 54°
- Sunniest city: Nice (10.3 h sun/day)
- Best time to visit: June to September
- Climate types: Mediterranean, humid subtropical, oceanic
The bigger picture
For sunshine, Nice leads with about 10.3 hours of sun per day on average. Bordeaux is the wettest of the covered cities, collecting roughly 926 mm (36.5 inches) of precipitation a year, and Lyon sees the most snow, around 4 snowy days annually. Averaged across the country's covered cities, June to September brings the most comfortable mix of temperature, dry days and daylight.
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France cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 54° | Jul · 78° | Jan · 36° | 137 | 7.9 | 2 |
| Nice | 61° | Aug · 84° | Jan · 41° | 80 | 10.3 | 2 |
| Marseille | 60° | Jul · 83° | Jan · 42° | 71 | 10.3 | 1 |
| Lyon | 55° | Jul · 83° | Jan · 34° | 119 | 8.9 | 4 |
| Bordeaux | 58° | Aug · 82° | Jan · 38° | 133 | 8.7 | 0 |
France weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49° | 38° | 10 | 5.6 h/day |
| February | 53° | 40° | 9 | 7.0 h/day |
| March | 57° | 43° | 10 | 8.6 h/day |
| April | 63° | 47° | 9 | 10.4 h/day |
| May | 69° | 53° | 11 | 11.4 h/day |
| June | 77° | 61° | 9 | 12.6 h/day |
| July | 82° | 65° | 5 | 13.0 h/day |
| August | 82° | 65° | 6 | 12.0 h/day |
| September | 75° | 59° | 7 | 10.2 h/day |
| October | 67° | 53° | 10 | 7.8 h/day |
| November | 57° | 45° | 11 | 6.3 h/day |
| December | 52° | 41° | 10 | 5.6 h/day |
France weather FAQs
What is the warmest city in France?
Among the cities we cover, Nice is the warmest, averaging 61°F (16°C) across the year. Its hottest month is August, with highs near 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest city in France?
Paris runs coldest, averaging 54°F (12°C) for the year; January lows average 36°F (2°C).
What is the sunniest city in France?
Nice, with about 10.3 hours of sunshine per day averaged across the year.
When is the best time to visit France?
Averaged across the covered cities, June to September offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in France?
Yes - 3 of the 5 covered cities see regular snowfall. Lyon gets the most, about 4 snowy days in a typical year.
What is the climate of France like?
The covered cities fall under Mediterranean, humid subtropical, oceanic climates. That means hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters.