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Montpellier's climate in Paris by 2100? Météo France forecasts

Feeling a little chilly this December? In a few decades' time, Parisians could be walking around in t-shirts all year round, according to forecasts from Météo France.

What to expect in Paris and the Ile-de-France?

As winter settles in France, so does the question of the return of snow. This weekend, December 7-8, 2024, could a few flakes make an appearance in the Île-de-France region? Here's what the forecast says.

Snow and freezing rain in Île-de-France, Paris under orange alert this Friday

Météo France has placed the Île-de-France region under a vigilance orange for snow and freezing rain this Thursday, November 21, 2024, and also for this Friday, November 22, following the risk of refreezing overnight. With the passage of the low-pressure system CAETANO, a cocktail of cold and precipitation is disrupting the region, with snow and icy roads.

Flooding: 5 departments under red alert, alert in Île-de-France

An episode in the Cévennes is causing intense rainfall on Thursday October 17 and Friday October 18, resulting in rapidly rising rivers in several regions. While six départements, including Lozère and Alpes-Maritimes, are under red alert, Île-de-France remains under orange alert for the risk of rain and flooding, with the exception of Seine-et-Marne, which is under yellow. In Paris, some streets were submerged, and gusts of 52 km/h were recorded, causing disruption to transport services.

Weather: has Indian summer arrived in Paris?

Bright sunshine and rising temperatures: after a few weeks of cold weather, the heat seems to be back in Paris. Can we speak of an Indian summer in France?

Hurricane Kirk in Paris and the Île-de-France region: orange vigilance on Wednesday and Thursday

Due to the passage of Hurricane Kirk, Météo France has placed all the departments of the Île-de-France region under a "vigilance orange pluie-inondation" (orange rain-flood watch) on Wednesday October 9 and Thursday October 10, 2024.

Île-de-France weather: an early cold snap and autumn before its time

Summer is drawing to a close in the Paris region, and the transition to autumn is shaping up to be brutal. From Wednesday, September 11, 2024, a marked drop in temperatures will set in across the region, bringing a foretaste of autumn several weeks earlier than usual. After a weekend of bad weather and thunderstorms, the weather begins to change radically.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games: the triathlon takes place this Wednesday, July 31!

The men's triathlon event, originally scheduled for 8am on Tuesday July 30, has been postponed to Wednesday July 31, 2024. It's been confirmed that the Seine has been deemed compliant, and both the men's and women's events will now take place on Wednesday morning. Tuesday ticket holders will be reimbursed.

Paris weather: a sudden heatwave this Saturday, with 27 degrees in the capital

This early spring brings pleasant temperatures, albeit with plenty of rain. But this Saturday, April 6, 2024, temperatures will rise sharply, to 27 degrees in the Ile-de-France region, before dropping just as suddenly.

Weather alert: Jardin d'Acclimatation closed this Thursday due to forecast bad weather

Due to the weather, and for safety reasons, the Jardin d'Acclimatation will remain closed this Thursday, February 22, 2024. Météo France has placed the Île-de-France region on orange alert for "strong winds" and on yellow alert for "rain and flooding".

Groundhog Day 2024: discover the weather predictions of Phil, the Punxsutawney groundhog

Every year on February 2, Punxsutawney celebrates Groundhog Day. To mark the occasion, Phil the groundhog has to predict whether winter will soon be over or not. Good news: Phil predicts an early spring.

International Weather and Climate Forum 2024 at the Académie du Climat

The International Weather and Climate Forum is back for its 21st edition at the Académie du Climat, from May 31 to June 1, 2024. Don't miss this not-to-be-missed event on climate education and awareness!

Storm Isha: Paris and the entire Île-de-France region under yellow alert for strong winds

A new disturbance arrives in France. On Monday January 22, 2024, Météo France placed 42 French departments under yellow alert for high winds, including Paris and the whole of the Île-de-France region. We take a look at the arrival of storm Isha in the Paris region.

Moscow-Paris: what kind of cold snap is France in for this week?

After a particularly mild end to 2023, the mercury is set to plummet this week, with sub-zero temperatures of around -5 degrees expected in the capital.

Yellow alert: Christmas Village, gardens, parks and cemeteries closed in Paris this Saturday

This Saturday, December 9, 2023, due to the day's weather, Paris City Hall has taken the decision to close parks, gardens and other green spaces to the public, until further notice.

Weather: Paris breaks record for hottest month of the year in September

It's hot, very hot in Paris for September. According to Météo France, the last record heat in the capital in September was in 2021, and the previous record dates back to the post-war years!

Weather: Paris under yellow heatwave alert until Monday

After a lackluster summer, the heat is back in the Paris region, with temperatures topping 30 degrees. Unlike the other départements, the capital has been placed on high alert.

Paris: the heaviest rainfall in the capital at this time of year for 20 years

A veritable deluge hit the city of Paris at the end of July, and the rain continues to fall. A far cry from the heatwave, the city saw its heaviest rainfall in nearly 20 years, with over 100mm of rain!

Weather: Paris and inner suburbs placed on drought alert

Île-de-France is subject to drought! Paris and the communes of Seine-Saint-Denis, Hauts-de-Seine and Val-de-Marne are under drought alert this week.

Weather: a persistent heat wave settles over Paris and the Île-de-France region.

Although thunderstorms quickly cooled the region last weekend, the heat is already back and set to last! Towards a summer as hot as last year?