#1Warm
Nice
- Day
- 24.4°C
- Sea
- 21.1°C
- Sun
- 8.4h
- Rain days
- 8
Your June weather guide
Weather in France in June
June is a good month for France if you want warm days without planning your whole holiday around the heat. Country averages of 23°C by day, 15°C at night and 7.2 hours of sunshine suggest comfortable conditions for spending time outdoors, with a layer for later. Nice suits travellers who want warmer evenings and time by the sea; Paris is cooler and needs a more flexible plan for rain. Neither choice comes with guaranteed dry weather.
Long-term climate averages, not a forecast · 1991-2020
- Average daytime high
- 23.1°Cacross 2 destinations
- Average night-time low
- 15.2°Cafter dark
- Sea temperature
- 21.1°Cbracing
- Rainy days
- 9days1 mm or more
France, month by month
Turn up the warmth
Warmest places in France in June
Ranked by average daytime high. The full comparison is in the table below.
#2Warm
Paris
- Day
- 21.8°C
- Sea
- -
- Sun
- 6.1h
- Rain days
- 11
France destinations ranked for June
All 2 places we track in France, ordered by daytime high.
June climate overview
Daytime highs across France in June run from 21.8°C (Paris) to 24.4°C (Nice). Even in Nice only 42% of days reach 25°C. Nights average 15.2°C; the coldest 10% of nights in Paris fall to 9°C or below.
Rainfall in June
Expect around 9 rainy days (1 mm or more) in June, with Nice the driest (8 days) and Paris the wettest (11 days). The wettest June at Nice between 1991 and 2020 was 2000 with 128 mm; the driest was 2019 with 2 mm.
Sea temperature
The sea averages 21.1°C around France in June. That is bracing: fine for a dip, cool for long swims.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 7.3 hours of sunshine a day on average, out of 15.2 hours of daylight (sunshine estimated from cloud cover).
June against the rest of the year in France
June is the 3rd warmest month of the twelve in France. It is 3.5°C warmer than May and 2.6°C warmer in July. The hottest month here is August (26°C) and the coolest January (9°C).
Which part of France in June?
- Most sunshine: Nice, 8.4 h a day.
- Driest: Nice, about 8 rainy days.
- Warmest sea: Nice, 21°C.
- Hottest: Nice, 24°C by day.
- Coolest (better for walking and cities): Paris, 22°C.
What to pack for France in June
Based on the averages: light layers - warm in the sun, cooler in the shade; a light jumper for evenings (15°C at night); a rain jacket - roughly 9 wet days; swimwear if you do not mind a bracing 21°C sea.
Similar weather elsewhere in June
Within 1.5°C of France's June daytime average: Barcelona (25°C, sea 21°C), Sunny Beach (25°C, sea 21°C), Corfu (25°C, sea 23°C), Tokyo (25°C, sea 21°C), Valletta (24°C, sea 22°C). See the full ranking for June.
Nice for warmer evenings and time by the sea
Choose Nice if warmth is the priority. Days average 24°C and nights 18°C, so light clothing should work well during the day, with a light layer available for evenings. The sea averages 21°C: suitable for a swim if you do not mind an initially cool feel, rather than reliably warm water. There is still a catch for outdoor plans, with 8 rainy days, so leave room to rearrange them. Days exceed 25°C on 42% of occasions, making shade and a quieter spell around midday sensible when it feels hot. Nice is the warmer option here, but do not assume every day will be hot.
Paris for milder days, with a rain plan
Paris suits travellers who prefer milder daytime weather and are happy to switch plans when showers arrive. Its 22°C daytime average is comfortable for being out and about, but the 13°C night average makes a jumper or jacket useful if you will stay out late. With 11 rainy days, it is the wetter choice compared with Nice, so pack a light waterproof and avoid making every plan dependent on dry weather. The main trade-off is cooler evenings rather than persistent daytime chill. If swimming is not part of your holiday, Paris offers a reasonable balance of warmth and manageable daytime temperatures.
A little more detail
France in June FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Where is the hottest place in France in June?
Nice is the warmest of the 2 places we track in France in June with an average high of 24.4°C; Paris is the coolest at 21.8°C.
Is the sea warm in France in June?
Not really: the warmest sea we track in France in June is 21.1°C at Nice, below the 22°C most people find comfortable.
Is France warmer than London in June?
France averages 23°C by day in June, compared with London's 20°C. Both Paris at 22°C and Nice at 24°C are warmer on average. That favours lighter daytime clothing, but it does not remove the need for an evening layer.
Should I expect much rain in June?
Rain is a regular possibility rather than something to ignore. France averages 9 rainy days in June, with 8 in Nice and 11 in Paris. Pack a light waterproof and keep some flexibility; these figures do not mean rain lasts all day.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid), 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at 2 destination points.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C