The
climate in France varies somewhat from the
high reaches of the Alps to the southern
Mediterranean Sea so you should plan and
pack accordingly. The French measure temperature
in Celsius, not Fahrenheit.
Summer is the busiest
season with holidaying Europeans so it may
not be the best time to visit if you want
a quiet holiday. However during off-season
periods many hotels and restaurants and
other tourist services can close down, although
prices are generally lower for what is open.
Generally the best time to visit is from
April to June and September to October when
weather is good, prices are lower and there
are less tourists.
Generally spring is the best time to visit
France although relapses from the winter
are not unknown. Autumn is also a pleasant
time. If winter sports are your thing winter
in the Alps and Pyrenees are great. Christmas,
New Year and February/March school holidays
are expensive times here. Paris has a wet
winter but stages all sorts of cultural
shows.
Lightweight cottons and linens are
worn during the summer, except in
the mountains. Lightweight to medium-weights
are worn in the south during winter,
while warmer clothes are worn elsewhere.
Alpine wear is advised for winter
mountain resorts.
