Facts checked against live data · 12 Sept 2026

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France in February: Weather, Crowds & What's On

What February is actually like in France — average highs and lows, how much rain to expect, public holidays that fill trains and hotels, and verified places to go.

Average high
10°C
Average low
1°C
Rainfall
42mm

Where this month sits in the year

The 10th warmest month of France's year. The driest month of the year.

Public holidays in February

No public holidays this month, so domestic crowds stay closer to normal.

What's closed on your dates →

On in February

  • Nice Carnival

Planning a trip this month?

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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Lyon, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.

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