France
weather, climate and best time to visit
Best time to visit France
France has regional differences: there is a Mediterranean climate in the south and wetter weather in the north. Most French businesses close between mid-June and August, as they all migrate to the sun in the south then. Although as a tourist you will hardly notice this.
The best time to visit most of France is in spring (April to June) and autumn (September to November). The most reliable and sunny weather can be found along the Mediterranean coast and on Corsica. Here the winters are short and the summer period is long and hot with good weather almost every day. Here you will have a wonderful time in the summer.
Northern France is wet and unpredictable. The weather on the west coast and in the south is tempered by the proximity of the Atlantic Ocean. Central France and the east have a more continental climate, with cold winters and hot summers.
Winter sports in France
The months of January, February and March are great months for winter sports in France. Fresh snow often falls in this period in northern and central France and the French Alps. The ski season usually lasts from late November through April. In the French Alps you have the widest choice of ski resorts and the snow conditions are the best.
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In the table below you can quickly see the average weather per month in France, the monthly temperature or when precipitation is highest. The monthly average climate data is based on data from the last 30 years.
Weather data from: Paris
Weather data from: Lyon
Weather data from: Marseille
Weather data from: Nantes
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Climate France
Click on a region of France to view the climate:
Climate North France (Paris) by month
North France has a oceanic climate. There is rainfall during all months of the year. The average annual temperature for North France is 15° degrees and there is about 332 mm of rain in a year. It is dry for 185 days a year with an average humidity of 79% and an UV-index of 3.
Weather data from: Paris
Climate East France (Lyon) by month
East France has a oceanic climate. There is rainfall during all months of the year. The average annual temperature for East France is 15° degrees and there is about 655 mm of rain in a year. It is dry for 127 days a year with an average humidity of 80% and an UV-index of 3.
Weather data from: Lyon
Climate South France (Marseille) by month
South France has a oceanic climate. There is rainfall during all months of the year. The average annual temperature for South France is 18° degrees and there is about 369 mm of rain in a year. It is dry for 240 days a year with an average humidity of 70% and an UV-index of 4.
Weather data from: Marseille
Climate West France (Nantes) by month
West France has a oceanic climate. There is rainfall during all months of the year. The average annual temperature for West France is 16° degrees and there is about 380 mm of rain in a year. It is dry for 187 days a year with an average humidity of 81% and an UV-index of 4.
Weather data from: Nantes
France weather by month
What is the average France weather like in a given month? Let's find out! Click on a month to check all the monthly averages for sunshine, temperature highs and lows, percentage chance of rain per day, snowfall accumulation and number of rainy days.
France weather
The weather for France over the next 14 days will be 5°C till 12° with a few days chance of light rain showers.
The weather forecast for France is based on the weather in Paris.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is France?
France lies in a straight line about 5,991 km from Pakistan (Islamabad → Paris). By car the distance is 7,650 km. The total travel time is 87 hours and 40 minutes.
How long is the flight to France?
The flight time from Jinnah International Airport to France is approximately 8 h. 30 min.
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What are the largest airports in France?
These are the largest airports in France:
- Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris
- Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) in Paris
- Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) in Lyon
- Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) in Marseille
- Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice
- Strasbourg Airport (SXB) in Strasbourg
- Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) in Nantes
- Aurillac Airport (AUR) in Aurillac
- Pontoise - Cormeilles-en-Vexin Airport (POX) in Cormeilles-en-Vexin
- Lannion-Côte de Granit Airport (LAI) in Lannion
How many inhabitants does France have?
France has 67,247,000 inhabitants.
How big is France?
The surface area of France is 675,417 km². It is slightly smaller than Pakistan.
What is the capital of France?
The capital of France is Paris.
What is the currency of France?
In France, the Euro (EUR) is used for payment.
Exchange rates on 28 November 2022
- 1 Pakistani rupee = 0.005 Euro
- 1 Euro = 189.74 Pakistani rupee
- 100 Pakistani rupee = 0.53 Euro
- 100 Euro = 18,973.77 Pakistani rupee
What is the area code of France?
The area code to call France is +33.
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