France Braces for Rain and Warmer Temperatures After Cold Start to the Week

A shift from cold, calm weather to widespread rain and milder conditions is expected across France starting midweek.

The week begins with cold and calm weather, with temperatures below freezing in many northern regions and slightly warmer conditions in the south.
Tuesday will see continued calm weather, with sunny spells in the north but increasing cloud cover in the west and south.
A significant weather shift is predicted midweek as an Atlantic depression brings warmer air, rain, and wind to much of the country starting Wednesday.
By Thursday and Friday, rain is expected to spread across most regions, with only limited areas like parts of Brittany and the Mediterranean south remaining dry.
Temperatures will rise notably by the weekend, with highs reaching up to 18–20°C in southern areas like Biarritz, signaling a temporary end to the cold spell.