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.
- 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 sunrise is at 07:15 and sunset at 18:26 CET. - Lyon - February »
The month with the least rainfall in Lyon is February, when the rain falls for 7.8 days and typically collects 44mm (1.73") of precipitation. In Lyon, France, during February, snow falls for 3.9 days. - Toulouse - February »
The month with the most snowfall in Toulouse, France, is February, when snow falls for 2.7 days and typically aggregates up to 22mm (0.87") of snow. 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. - 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 »
In Nantes, France, in February, during 13.9 rainfall days, 45mm (1.77") of precipitation is typically accumulated. During 0.5 snowfall days, in February, Nantes aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow. - Strasbourg - February »
In Strasbourg, in February, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 38mm (1.5") of accumulated precipitation. On the first day of February in Strasbourg sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 17:26. - 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. On the first day of February in Bordeaux, France, sunrise is at 08:22 and sunset at 18:09. - Lille - February »
The month with the most snowfall in Lille is February, when snow falls for 3.3 days and typically aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of snow. The months with the lowest UV index in Lille are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. - Rennes - February »
The months with the lowest UV index in Rennes are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. In Rennes in February, during 11 rainfall days, 25mm (0.98") of precipitation is typically accumulated. - Reims - February »
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Reims. February brings slightly milder temperatures with highs reaching 6.5°C (43.7°F) in Reims, and despite noticeable wind speeds of 15.1km/h (9.4mph), outdoor activities are more feasible.