French climate in different regions of the country is different.The main reason lies in the fact that his influence was exerted on him at the same time Mediterranean, Continental, Alpine and Atlantic areas.Each of them has a unique of its flora and fauna, the variety of natural landscapes.
Some features
Talking about what the climate in France, not to mention some of its features.In most parts of the state a sense of air temperature significantly different from those indicators that are displayed on the thermometer.For example, in the winter when the thermometer indicator in the 4 ° C the impression that outside is cold.This "unfair" cold sensation associated with high humidity.In summer the situation is reversed: at a relatively low temperature is very much felt stuffy.Next we will focus on how different climate in France for months and seasons.
Spring
In March, the weather is more changeable in the country.The temperature is gradually increased (up to 12 ° C), but the rains continue to go quite often.
April is considered one of the most romantic period in the country.The fact that the warm days are more and more, although the long rains are also characteristic of most of the territory.
climate in France in May, is favorable for the beginning of the beach season.On the Mediterranean coast, the average temperature reaches 27 ° C.Rainfall is very rare, and this time bring a freshness of spring.
Summer
June is considered one of the most favorable month for a holiday in France.While the air temperature averages about 30 ° C, the sea water is heated to 23 ° C.In the north is a little cooler, but the arrival of summer is already fully felt.
July - the most sunny and hot period of the year.The rains at this time are very rare in all regions of the state.Despite the high air temperature during the day, at night it felt a little cool.It should be noted that all the local beaches of this month there is a full house.
Augustus characteristic calm and warm weather.At this time, transfer the heat is not as difficult as in the previous month, although the temperature readings are the same.The end of summer is characterized by sparse rainfall.
Autumn
Climate France in September is characterized by gradual decrease in the average monthly air temperature.At this time the holiday season comes to an end, so residents slowly return to a quiet and measured life.Cool winds and rain are increasingly worried.As regards the temperature, it is about 20 ° C.
characterized by further cooling to October.Moreover, at the end of the month rainy season begins.
In November, the average temperature drops to the level of 7 ° C, there is still more imminent arrival of winter.The weather is rather dull, damp and rainy.
Winter
December is characterized by rainy and wet weather.At the beginning of winter in all of France blowing a strong north wind.The temperature averages around 4 ° C.At this time the first snow, which, however, is short-lived.
January is the wettest month of the year, so the climate in France at this time has high humidity.The temperature in most regions is around 0 ° C, while on the southern coast of the country can reach the level of 13 ° C.
for February have the lowest temperature.The end of winter is accompanied by frequent winds and precipitation in the form of snow that lingers long on the earth.The air temperature in the range of -3 ...- 1 ° C.
climate in different regions of France
If we look at the climate change in France and the regions, we can see the following picture.
the north of the state it is mild and humid.For this area is not characterized by a strong temperature fluctuations.In particular, if the summer the thermometer rises no higher than 26 ° C, the average winter temperature is equal to 16 ° C.An exception can be called unless the mountain and the north-eastern region, which has a mild winter and warm summer.In the northwest, there is the influence of the Atlantic, so there is a large amount of precipitation falls as rain, southwest wind often blows.The lowest average annual temperature fluctuations are characteristic of Brittany.
central part of the country is different enough hot summers and relatively mild damp winters.Maximum temperature here is about 25 ° C, and the minimum - 0 ° C.Annual precipitation ranges from 600 to 1000 mm per year.When this indicator twice on the western slopes.
climate of the south of France is influenced by the Mediterranean area.The region is characterized by low annual rainfall and high average temperature.Frosts in the area are rare.For about a hundred days a year here blowing cool dry wind known as the mistral.
Corsica is the hottest region of the state.In the summer the thermometer rises to the mark here 27 ° C degrees.However, winter is pretty cool.
Eastern region of the country are characterized by transient type of climate between maritime and continental temperate.
Elevated areas of France have a mountain climate with cold and long winters.As the altitude increases and the average annual rainfall.In winter the temperature in the alpine areas drops to -2 ° C in the summer - reaches 17 ° degrees Celsius.
