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In general France enjoys cool winters (Nov-Feb) and mild summers (May-Sep). The peak time for visiting Northern and Central regions is undoubtedly the summer months...
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French Climate and Weather Forecast for France

France is a large country extending over a wide field of latitude, therefore the climate differs according to region. In southern France the climate is Mediterranean, characterised by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

France is a large country, two and a half times as big as Great Britain, extending for some 1,000 km/600 mi from north to south and from east to west. Although much of northern and western France is low-lying and rather flat, there are some high mountain regions in the south and east.

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When to go to France

Spring offers the best weather to visitors, with beach tourism picking up in May.

Temperatures are not too bad in autumn, although the short days mean limited sunlight and the cold starts to make itself felt towards the end of the season.

Winter in France means playing in the snow in France’s Alps and Pyrenees, though the Christmas school holidays send hordes of tadpoles in uniform scurrying for the slopes. Mid-July through to the end of August is when most city dwellers take their annual five weeks’ vacation to the coasts and mountains, and the half-desolate cities tend to shut down a bit accordingly. The same happens during February and March.

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French Climate & Clothing

Climate in France: A temperate climate in the north of France; northeastern areas have a more continental climate with warm summers and colder winters. Rainfall is distributed throughout the year with some snow likely in winter. The Jura Mountains have an alpine climate. Lorraine, sheltered by bordering hills, has a relatively mild climate. Mediterranean climate in the south; mountains are cooler with heavy snow in winter.

Required Clothing for France: Light- to medium weights and rainwear, according to the season.

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