February weather forecast
France

As the last month of winter, February experiences chilly weather across France, although it is generally milder than January. The northern coast near the English Channel continues to face lower temperatures, averaging 5°C (41°F), which is marginally warmer than the previous month.

In the Atlantic Coast regions, including cities like Nantes and Bordeaux, the climate remains cold, with temperatures often hovering slightly above freezing point. Comparatively, the conditions in February are somewhat milder than January, signalling the onset of spring in the following month.

Moving inland to regions such as Paris, February still poses significant cold with temperatures frequently falling below -2°C (28.4°F). Snowfall and frost continue to mark the weather in the northeastern regions, but their intensity generally diminishes as the month progresses.

The Mediterranean influence keeps February relatively moderate in the southeastern part of France and Corsica. Cities like Nice and Marseille, although still experiencing the chill of winter, begin to note a slight increase in temperatures as February advances.

The alpine regions, including the vicinity of Mont Blanc, continue to see substantial snowfall in February. The days start getting longer than the peak winter season, making it a popular time for winter sports enthusiasts who seek ample snow with extended daylight.

Sea temperatures in both the Mediterranean and the Atlantic remain low in February, ranging from 7.2°C (45°F) to 13.9°C (57°F). The Mediterranean coast maintains a slightly warmer winter seaside experience compared to the Atlantic, as is typical throughout the winter.

Precipitation levels in February are relatively low, similar to January, with an average of 40mm (1.57") to 60mm (2.36") in most parts of France. However, these levels begin to rise towards the end of the month, hinting at the upcoming wet spring season.

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• Paris - February »
  In Paris, in February, snow falls for 2.8 days, with typically accumulated 20mm (0.79") of snow. In Paris, during February, snow falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 20mm (0.79") of snow.
• Marseille - February »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Marseille are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. On the last day of February, in Marseille, France, sunrise is at 07:15 and sunset at 18:26 CET.
• Lyon - February »
  The month with the least rainfall in Lyon, France, is February, when the rain falls for 7.8 days and typically collects 44mm (1.73") of precipitation. In Lyon during February, snow falls for 3.9 days.
• Toulouse - February »
  The month with the most snowfall in Toulouse is February, when snow falls for 2.7 days and typically aggregates up to 22mm (0.87") of snow. In Toulouse, in February, during 2.7 snowfall days, 22mm (0.87") of snow is typically accumulated.
• Nice - February »
  In Nice in February, during 1 snowfall days, 9mm (0.35") of snow is typically accumulated. February is the month with the coldest seawater in Nice, with an average sea temperature of 13.1°C (55.6°F).
• Nantes - February »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Nantes are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. In Nantes in February, during 13.9 rainfall days, 45mm (1.77") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Strasbourg - February »
  In Strasbourg in February, snow falls for 4.7 days, with typically accumulated 28mm (1.1") of snow. In Strasbourg, in February, snow falls for 4.7 days, with typically accumulated 28mm (1.1") of snow.
• Montpellier - February »
  The month with the least rainfall in Montpellier is February, when the rain falls for 7.5 days and typically collects 18mm (0.71") of precipitation. The month with the least rainfall in Montpellier is February, when the rain falls for 7.5 days and typically collects 18mm (0.71") of precipitation.
• Bordeaux - February »
  In Bordeaux in February, during 9.8 rainfall days, 23mm (0.91") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Bordeaux, during February, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation.
• Lille - February »
  In Lille in February, during 3.3 snowfall days, 24mm (0.94") of snow is typically accumulated. In Lille, during February, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of precipitation.
• Rennes - February »
  The months with the most snowfall in Rennes are February through April and December, with an average 2mm (0.08") of accumulated snow. The months with the most snowfall in Rennes are February through April and December, with an average 2mm (0.08") of accumulated snow.
• Reims - February »
  In Reims in February, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 28mm (1.1") of accumulated precipitation. January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Reims, France.