The climate of France in different regions of the countryis different. The main reason is that its influence is exerted simultaneously by the Mediterranean, continental, Alpine and Atlantic zones. Each of them is distinguished by the uniqueness of its animal and plant world, the diversity of natural landscapes.
Talking about what kind of climate in France, you can notnote some of its features. In most of the country, the sensation of air temperature differs markedly from those displayed on the thermometer. For example, in winter, when the thermometer is at +4 aboutWith the impression that the street is cold.This "unfair" feeling of cold is associated with increased humidity. In the summer the situation is completely changing: at a relatively low temperature of the air, the stuffiness is very appreciable. Then we will talk about how the climate in France differs by months and seasons.
In March, the weather in the country is somewhat volatile. The temperature gradually rises (up to +12 aboutC), but rains continue to go quite often.
April is considered one of the most romantic periods in the country. The fact is that warmer days are getting bigger, although prolonged rains are also typical for most of the territory.
The climate in France in May is favorable for the beginning of the beach season. On the Mediterranean coast, the average temperature reaches +27 aboutC. Precipitation falls very rarely and at this time only spring freshness is brought.
June is considered one of the most favorable months for a holiday in France. While the air temperature averages about +30 aboutC, the water in the sea warms up to +23 aboutC. In the north, a little cooler, but the arrival of the summer is already felt completely.
July is the sunniest and hottest period of the year.Rains at this time are very rare in all regions of the state. Despite the high temperature of the air in the daytime, at night there is a slight coolness. It should be noted that all local beaches in this month there is a full house.
Для августа характерна спокойная и тёплая погода.At this time, the heat transfer is not so difficult as in the previous month, although the temperature indicators remain similar. The end of summer is characterized by a rare precipitation.
The climate of France in September is graduala decrease in the average monthly air temperature. At this time the holiday season comes to an end, therefore inhabitants of the country on the sly come back to a quiet and measured life. Cool wind and rain disturb more often. As for the air temperature, it is about +20 aboutFROM.
October is characterized by a further cooling. Moreover, at the end of the month the rainy season begins.
In November, the average monthly temperature drops to +7 aboutWith, the rapid arrival of winter is becoming more and more felt. The weather is rather dull, damp and rainy.
December is characterized by rainy and wet weather. At the beginning of winter, a strong north wind blows throughout France. The average air temperature is about +4 aboutC. At this time, the first snow falls, which, however, does not last long.
January is the rainiest month of the year, therefore the climate of France at this time is characterized by high humidity. The temperature in most regions is about 0 aboutWith, although on the southern coast of the country can reach the level of +13 aboutFROM.
For February, the lowest temperatures are typical.The end of winter is accompanied by frequent winds and precipitation in the form of snow, which lingers on the ground for a long time. The air temperature ranges from -3 ...- 1 aboutFROM.
If we consider the climate of France and its change by region, we can see the following picture.
In the north of the state it is soft and moist. This area is not characterized by a strong temperature fluctuation. In particular, if in summer the thermometer does not rise above +26 aboutC, in winter the average temperature is +16 aboutFROM.An exception can be called unless the mountain and north-eastern areas, which are characterized by mild winters and warm summers. In the north-west, the influence of the Atlantic is felt, so there is a lot of precipitation in the form of rain, often blowing the west wind. The lowest mean annual temperature fluctuations are typical for Brittany.
The central part of the country is characterized by a rather hot summer and a relatively mild, wet winter. The temperature maximum here is about +25 aboutC, and a minimum of 0 aboutC. Annual precipitation varies from 600 to 1000 mm per year. At the same time this figure is twice as high on the western mountain slopes.
Климат на юге Франции формируется под влиянием Mediterranean zone. The region is characterized by low annual precipitation and a high average temperature. Frosts in this area are extremely rare. For about a hundred days a year a cool dry wind blows here, known as the mistral.
The island of Corsica is the hottest region of the state. Summer thermometer here rises to the mark of +27 aboutWith degrees. However, the winter here is pretty cool.
The eastern regions of the country are characterized by a transitional type of climate from sea to temperate continental.
The elevated regions of France have a mountain climate withcold and long winters. As the height increases, the average annual rainfall also increases. In winter, the air temperature in the Alpine regions drops to -2 aboutC, and in the summer - reaches +17 aboutC degrees of heat.
