France Experiences Unseasonal Warmth with Temperatures Reaching April-Like Levels
A surge in temperatures across France brings spring-like conditions, with highs exceeding 20°C in some regions before cooler, wetter weather arrives over the weekend.
- Friday is expected to be the warmest day of winter 2024-2025 in France, with temperatures 5 to 8°C above seasonal norms in many areas.
- The south of France, particularly Nouvelle-Aquitaine, will see highs surpassing 20°C, with some locations possibly reaching 23°C.
- Northern regions, including Paris, will also experience unusual warmth, with temperatures ranging from 14°C to 17°C, while Mediterranean areas will remain cooler due to persistent cloud cover.
- A weather front will bring rain and strong winds to parts of the country starting Friday evening, particularly affecting Brittany, Occitanie, and the southeast.
- Temperatures will dip slightly over the weekend, but Sunday is forecast to bring a renewed mild spell with highs of up to 19°C in the south and clearer skies in some areas.
Sud Ouest 
Le Figaro 