France Remains Sunny After Record-Breaking April Warmth
Temperatures have started to cool slightly after Paris and Strasbourg recorded unprecedented highs of 25.9°C on April 5, 2025, but dry and sunny conditions persist due to a stable anticyclone.
- Paris and Strasbourg hit 25.9°C on April 5, 2025, marking the hottest April 5 in Paris since 1943 and exceeding early April averages by 10°C.
- A persistent anticyclone over the British Isles has driven unseasonably warm and sunny weather across France, with no significant rainfall expected until midweek.
- April has been identified as the fastest-warming month in France, with average temperatures rising significantly over recent decades due to climate change.
- Temperatures began cooling slightly on April 6, particularly in northern and eastern France, but most regions continue to enjoy clear skies and mild conditions.
- The anticyclone is expected to maintain sunny and dry weather across much of the country through the week of April 7, though some regions may see light rain later in the week.