France weather in September
France in September averages 17°C (63°F) and 51 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in France, September is the fourth warmest and the fifth driest.
- Average temp
- 17°C (63°F)
13–22°C · 55–71°F
- Rainfall
- 51 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
What is France like in September?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for France in September?
A light rain jacket
About 51 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A layer for the evening
Evenings cool off noticeably once the sun is down.
September compared with August and October
September in France is 3.8°C cooler than August and about as wet as it, which averages 21°C (70°F).
September in France is 4.1°C warmer than October and about as wet as it, which averages 13°C (56°F).
Daylight in France in September
On 15 September the sun is up for 12 hours 35 minutes in France, rising about 07:27 and setting about 20:02 local time.
September ends 1 hour 42 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 3 hours 35 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
France weather by month
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How September compares with the rest of the year
September is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C / 41°F | 45 mm |
| February | 6°C / 43°F | 38 mm |
| March | 9°C / 49°F | 41 mm |
| April | 12°C / 54°F | 45 mm |
| May | 16°C / 60°F | 75 mm |
| June | 19°C / 66°F | 51 mm |
| July | 21°C / 69°F | 58 mm |
| August | 21°C / 70°F | 54 mm |
| September | 17°C / 63°F | 51 mm |
| October | 13°C / 56°F | 55 mm |
| November | 9°C / 47°F | 54 mm |
| December | 6°C / 43°F | 62 mm |
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FAQs about France in September
September climate averages for France, 1991–2020.
France averages 17°C (63°F) in September, ranging from about 13°C (55°F) at night to 22°C (71°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 51 mm falls across September, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. September averages 17°C (63°F) against 13°C (56°F) in October — 4.1°C warmer.
September is 3.8°C cooler than August, and about as wet.
Yes. September falls inside the most comfortable stretch of the year here, May to October, on temperature and rainfall together.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what September is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 12 hours 35 minutes of daylight in mid-September, against 16 hours 10 minutes in June and 8 hours 16 minutes in December.
On 15 September, sunrise is about 07:27 and sunset about 20:02 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 42 minutes shorter than it starts.
