Temperatures in France are on the rise, with sunny conditions expected over the weekend. Although a cool morning was felt on Friday, September 11, the weather is gradually warming up, signaling the return of seasonal warmth. After two days of below-average temperatures, the country is set for a period of dry and sunny weather, beginning this weekend. Météo-France reported that temperatures would range from 20°C in Lille to 29°C along the Mediterranean coast, such as in Perpignan, with mild evenings across the country. This weekend, from September 12 to 13, stable anticyclonic conditions—meaning high-pressure systems—are strengthening, bringing dry and sunny weather. On Saturday, some areas in Brittany and near the Belgian border might experience overcast mornings that could delay the sun’s appearance. However, temperatures are expected to rise by 1 to 3 degrees compared to the previous day. In the south, 30°C will be widespread, especially in the Occitanie region. In the north, Paris will reach up to 25°C, and Limoges will hit 27°C, both about 5°C above the seasonal average. The sunny weather will continue into Sunday, September 13, with the sun shining across the entire Hexagon, France’s mainland, although some clouds may appear in the north. Showers could occur in the northern regions and Pas-de-Calais. In the south and near the Mediterranean, temperatures will again reach or exceed 30°C, with Perpignan expected to hit 30°C and Bordeaux possibly reaching 31°C—6°C above the average. In the north, temperatures will range from 20 to 23°C along the coast and 24 to 29°C elsewhere, including in Rennes, where the temperature will be unusually high for the season. Météo-France has warned of a high risk of forest fires near the Mediterranean due to the dry and hot conditions. While temperatures are expected to continue rising early in the week, a possible drop in temperatures is forecast for Wednesday. The southern regions, particularly in the Languedoc area, could see peaks of up to 35°C. However, precipitation levels in the Mediterranean region remain very low, exacerbating the drought conditions. As a result, three departments—Aude, Pyrénées-Orientales, and Gard—are under a high risk of forest fires for Saturday.