French Weather Guide France

French weather is pleasant, temperate and ideal for travel. The majority of France lies in the Southern part of the temperate zone, with a subtropical zone in the far south of the country. This generally mild climate makes for excellent conditions for cultivation. France's climate is perfect for growing wine grapes and olives, similar to the mildness and high ratio of sunshine found in the Mediterranean, especially in the Riviera and Provence.



France is characterized by cool (but not cold) winters and mild summers, though temperatures can get high along the Mediterranean. Average temperatures range from 59 °F in the South, to 50 °F in the North. Snow is a common occurrence in Paris in the winters, as Eastern France is affected by the continental high-pressure system and the pollution of the cities in Eastern France traps cold air. Average rainfall is relatively high, with an annual precipitation of 50 inches or more, with the majority of rainfall occurring in the mountains.



Though generally mild in nature, France can be broken into three distance climates, those in the oceanic, continental and Mediterranean zones. While the French Alps are snowy with long winters, the Pyrenees are renowned for their high rates of sunshine.

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