Unfiltered Weather Forecast for France: A Stormy Sunday with Regional Variations
Forecasted weather conditions in France on May 4, 2025: anticipate thunderstorms, excessive rainfall, and possible avalanches for today.
Stay weather-aware today as a total of 43 French departments find themselves under various alerts. Here's the lowdown:
Storm Alerts (42 departments, southern half and Doubs): Hunker down as thunderstorms (orages) are on the horizon.
Heavy Rain Alerts (8 departments, Drôme, Aveyron, Gers): Brace for downpours in these regions.
Avalanche Alerts (4 departments, Southern Alps and Isère): If you're in the mountains, be mindful of the avalanche risk.
For a clearer picture, check out our real-time map (opens in a new window).
Sunday Weather Across France: From rain and clouds to sunshine, our fair nation experiences a mixed bag.
Corsica: Clouds are the order of the day, brightening up progressively.
Alsace: Don't be caught off guard by heavy rainfall.
Jura: Clouds and light rain showers await, with a north-east wind blowing at 32 km/h in the north-west quarter and in the Alsace Plain.
Pyrenees: Slightly milder winds blow here, with a light south wind reaching 13 km/h.
Paris and Coastal Regions: 16°C (61°F) on the coast of Perpignan and La Rochelle, 8°C (46°F) in Orleans, and 24°C (75°F) in Corte are the expected highs.
Alps and Basque Coast: Heavy rain is a constant companion.
Vosges, Alsace Plain, and Saône Valley: Expect clouds and rain.
Brittany: Sunshine and rising temperatures—the maximum is 26°C (79°F) in Corte.
Monday Weather:
Northeast France: Skies will clear in the Hauts-de-France, reaching 9°C (48°F) in Lille, 13°C (55°F) on the Bayonne side, 8°C (46°F) in Mulhouse, and 12°C (54°F) in Pau.
Southeast France: Clouds loom in the Vosges, Alsace Plain, and Saône Valley, with a risk of thunderstorms. Light rain showers are likely in the Basque Coast and extreme southwest as well.
North, East, and Mountains: Cloudy conditions dominate the afternoon, darkening the sky in the evening.
Lot and Paris: With some clearings, the weather will be fine.
Lille, Bordeaux, and Troyes: Expect a high of 15°C (59°F), with 23°C (73°F) in Fréjus.
Monday Night to Tuesday: Clouds will prevail throughout the night.
Seasonal Allergy Risk: As for allergy suffers, keep an eye on risks with our real-time map (opens in a new window).
Notes:- Northern France is generally cool, while southern France faces a thunderstorm risk.- In Paris, temperatures may hover around 15°C (59°F) with light rain showers, though historic numbers suggest slightly higher temperatures for May 4.- No active weather alerts are explicitly mentioned, but monitoring is advised for localized advisories in the south.
- The heavy rain Alerts in Alsace might cause a perturbation on Sunday's weather forecast.
- The French region of Alsace could have higher-than-average rainfall due to the storms that are predicted to hit on Sunday.
- If you're planning a trip to Alsace on Sunday, it's recommended to check the weather-forecasting updates for potential storms and heavy rain.
- When visiting Alsace, it's essential to be aware of the weather conditions, particularly during stormy Sundays, due to the likelihood of heavy rainfall.
