France experienced an unseasonal heatwave on October 15, 2026, with temperatures up to 32°C in some areas, marking a rare Indian summer before a sharp cold snap.
Unseasonably warm temperatures in France
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, France experienced unseasonably warm temperatures, with some regions reaching well above seasonal norms. In the North and East, mornings were cool, but temperatures rose to 22 to 25 °C in the afternoon.Thermal progression in various regions
In certain valleys of the North-East, morning temperatures ranged between 4 and 8 °C, but the thermal progression during the day was notable. Between Normandy and Île-de-France, afternoons reached 22 to 24 °C, while in Hauts-de-France and Brittany, temperatures remained between 19 and 22 °C.Exceptional temperatures in the South-West
In the South-West, Pau reached 29.6 °C, and Bordeaux 28.6 °C, about 9 °C above the seasonal norms. This marked the most exceptional sector of the day, with temperatures in the Garonne plain peaking at 26 °C.High temperatures in southern regions
In the Landes and Pyrénées-Atlantiques, as well as in the Gers and Hautes-Pyrénées, maximum temperatures could reach 30°C, or even exceed them, notably in Dax, Soustons, or Orthez, where Météo-France announced up to 32°C. The rest of Nouvelle-Aquitaine experienced temperatures between 24°C and 27°C.Weather conditions and forecast
The weather was dominated by the sun, although low persistent clouds were observed in the Northeast, and a disturbance appeared on the Breton tip and the Cotentin. A drastic drop in temperatures was expected to start on Friday, with the mercury falling below the seasonal averages, accompanied by rain, some thunderstorms, and a shift in wind.
