Best Time to Visit France

When is the best time to visit France? The country offers the perfect climate to visit in the Spring, Summer and Autumn. A spring in France provides gives picturesque green hills with pretty flowers and calm weather. April showers occur on occasion, but it is nothing an umbrella cannot handle. Spring and summer are especially lovely because of the beauty that these seasons bestow upon the French countryside, however, the Autumn months make travel and site seeing very doable - even with the occasional drizzle and chillier conditions in the evenings as the end of the Autumn draws in.

Best time to visit

Provence enjoys a pleasant, Mediterranean climate. On average, Provence gets 300 days of sunshine each year, with warm but mild temperatures. Summer is high season here, with August bringing the hottest weather and the biggest crowds. Spring is a great time of year, the weather is warm, with temperatures swaying between 16 and 20°C, and the crowds are small. If you want to see lavender fields then it would be best to visit the region in June. In October the weather starts to cool.

Our Experts Say...

"The best time to visit France depends on the specific region you plan to explore as the country offers diverse climates and attractions throughout the year. Paris is best in the spring (April to June) and autumn (September to November) when the weather is generally mild, between 10°C to 20°C pleasant for walks and sightseeing and also less crowded. The French Riviera is great for the summer (June to August) with temperatures ranging from 20°C to 30°C, perfect for beach holidays and exploring the coastal towns. You can also catch the Grand Prix in Monaco end of May. If you wish to catch the lavender blooms, mid-June to mid-July is a perfect time to visit Provence. The French coutryside and wine regions is best visited in Autumn when the weather is usually mild and the vibrant fall colours add an extra touch to the picturesque landscapes. It's also harvest season or what is called vendagne, offering opportunites to participate in wine tours and tastings. Overall, France is a year round destination with something unique to offer in every season."

Ria Santamaria, Europe Specialist

Climate guide for France

, France

Average temperatures (Celcious) and rainfall (mm)

Jan
19°C 16mm
Feb
20°C 12mm
Mar
25°C 9mm
Apr
28°C 7mm
May
29°C 6mm
Jun
35°C 6mm
Jul
35°C 4mm
Aug
35°C 4mm
Sep
33°C 5mm
Oct
27°C 7mm
Nov
21°C 17mm
Dec
17°C 15mm
Jan
12°C 12mm
Feb
14°C 10mm
Mar
19°C 8mm
Apr
24°C 9mm
May
26°C 9mm
Jun
33°C 7mm
Jul
34°C 5mm
Aug
34°C 7mm
Sep
30°C 6mm
Oct
23°C 11mm
Nov
18°C 14mm
Dec
13°C 11mm
Jan
10°C 15mm
Feb
12°C 9mm
Mar
17°C 15mm
Apr
21°C 12mm
May
24°C 21mm
Jun
31°C 16mm
Jul
31°C 16mm
Aug
31°C 14mm
Sep
27°C 12mm
Oct
20°C 16mm
Nov
16°C 17mm
Dec
11°C 14mm
Jan
13°C 6mm
Feb
14°C 16mm
Mar
19°C 8mm
Apr
23°C 5mm
May
26°C 6mm
Jun
32°C 5mm
Jul
34°C 5mm
Aug
34°C 5mm
Sep
28°C 4mm
Oct
22°C 5mm
Nov
17°C 5mm
Dec
14°C 5mm
Jan
13°C 8mm
Feb
16°C 6mm
Mar
19°C 8mm
Apr
23°C 9mm
May
26°C 10mm
Jun
32°C 8mm
Jul
33°C 8mm
Aug
33°C 8mm
Sep
29°C 7mm
Oct
23°C 10mm
Nov
18°C 12mm
Dec
13°C 8mm
Jan
13°C 8mm
Feb
16°C 6mm
Mar
19°C 8mm
Apr
23°C 9mm
May
26°C 10mm
Jun
32°C 8mm
Jul
33°C 8mm
Aug
33°C 8mm
Sep
29°C 7mm
Oct
23°C 10mm
Nov
18°C 12mm
Dec
13°C 8mm
Jan
14°C 8mm
Feb
16°C 7mm
Mar
20°C 6mm
Apr
25°C 7mm
May
27°C 8mm
Jun
34°C 6mm
Jul
35°C 3mm
Aug
36°C 5mm
Sep
31°C 4mm
Oct
24°C 8mm
Nov
18°C 8mm
Dec
15°C 8mm
Jan
14°C 8mm
Feb
16°C 10mm
Mar
20°C 9mm
Apr
24°C 10mm
May
28°C 9mm
Jun
34°C 6mm
Jul
34°C 8mm
Aug
34°C 7mm
Sep
30°C 8mm
Oct
24°C 9mm
Nov
19°C 12mm
Dec
14°C 8mm
Jan
10°C 15mm
Feb
12°C 9mm
Mar
17°C 15mm
Apr
21°C 12mm
May
24°C 21mm
Jun
31°C 16mm
Jul
31°C 16mm
Aug
31°C 14mm
Sep
27°C 12mm
Oct
20°C 16mm
Nov
16°C 17mm
Dec
11°C 14mm
Jan
13°C 8mm
Feb
16°C 6mm
Mar
19°C 8mm
Apr
23°C 9mm
May
26°C 10mm
Jun
32°C 8mm
Jul
33°C 8mm
Aug
33°C 8mm
Sep
29°C 7mm
Oct
23°C 10mm
Nov
18°C 12mm
Dec
13°C 8mm
Jan
17°C 9mm
Feb
16°C 24mm
Mar
20°C 10mm
Apr
22°C 10mm
May
26°C 6mm
Jun
31°C 8mm
Jul
31°C 3mm
Aug
32°C 3mm
Sep
29°C 5mm
Oct
25°C 10mm
Nov
20°C 19mm
Dec
17°C 11mm
Jan
13°C 8mm
Feb
14°C 9mm
Mar
18°C 8mm
Apr
23°C 7mm
May
24°C 5mm
Jun
30°C 5mm
Jul
31°C 3mm
Aug
31°C 6mm
Sep
27°C 5mm
Oct
22°C 7mm
Nov
17°C 9mm
Dec
14°C 7mm
Jan
13°C 8mm
Feb
14°C 9mm
Mar
19°C 9mm
Apr
25°C 7mm
May
26°C 12mm
Jun
32°C 9mm
Jul
34°C 6mm
Aug
34°C 10mm
Sep
28°C 8mm
Oct
23°C 9mm
Nov
17°C 10mm
Dec
14°C 9mm
Jan
16°C 7mm
Feb
18°C 6mm
Mar
21°C 5mm
Apr
25°C 6mm
May
28°C 3mm
Jun
35°C 4mm
Jul
35°C 5mm
Aug
36°C 2mm
Sep
32°C 4mm
Oct
26°C 6mm
Nov
22°C 11mm
Dec
17°C 7mm
Jan
15°C 4mm
Feb
16°C 6mm
Mar
21°C 10mm
Apr
25°C 11mm
May
28°C 15mm
Jun
33°C 11mm
Jul
34°C 7mm
Aug
34°C 8mm
Sep
30°C 6mm
Oct
24°C 9mm
Nov
18°C 12mm
Dec
14°C 5mm
Jan
15°C 4mm
Feb
16°C 6mm
Mar
21°C 10mm
Apr
25°C 11mm
May
28°C 15mm
Jun
33°C 11mm
Jul
34°C 7mm
Aug
34°C 8mm
Sep
30°C 6mm
Oct
24°C 9mm
Nov
18°C 12mm
Dec
14°C 5mm
Jan
13°C 8mm
Feb
16°C 6mm
Mar
19°C 8mm
Apr
23°C 9mm
May
26°C 10mm
Jun
32°C 8mm
Jul
33°C 8mm
Aug
33°C 8mm
Sep
29°C 7mm
Oct
23°C 10mm
Nov
18°C 12mm
Dec
13°C 8mm
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