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Climate & seasons

When to go to France?

Monthly averages over the past 5 years (Open-Meteo).

Best months

  • July
  • August
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Our take
Weather
High 7° 11° 13° 15° 19° 25° 25° 26° 22° 19° 12° 9°
Rain (mm) 77 53 80 62 81 88 69 47 85 90 83 83
Beach Beach June Beach July Beach August
Hiking & nature Hiking & nature March Hiking & nature April Hiking & nature May Hiking & nature June Hiking & nature July Hiking & nature August Hiking & nature September Hiking & nature October
City sightseeing City sightseeing February City sightseeing March City sightseeing April City sightseeing May City sightseeing June City sightseeing July City sightseeing August City sightseeing September City sightseeing October City sightseeing November
Winter sports Winter sports January
Safari & savanna Safari & savanna August

What to do by season (autumn)

  • Hiking & nature

    Mild temperatures, stable conditions.

  • City sightseeing

    Pedestrian-friendly most of the year.

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Before you go to France

Data checked on 10/09/2026

Plugs and power

230V 50 Hz

Plug types C E

Drive on the right

Emergency numbers

112
Emergency
17
Police
15
Ambulance
18
Fire brigade

Tipping

Service is included by law; rounding up the bill or leaving a small extra at restaurants is appreciated, never mandatory.

Upcoming public holidays

  1. All Saints' Day
  2. Armistice Day
  3. Christmas Day
  4. New Year's Day
  5. Easter Monday
  6. Labour Day
Official travel advice: FCDO (United Kingdom)

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