Here is the detailed forecast for the week, from calm to storm, and generally falling temperatures.
Sunday and Monday: sunshine under a few clouds
The sun will be reserved present in the Loire at Roanne and Saint-Etienne. Temperatures will remain cold in the East, with -1°C expected in Strasbourg, while they will be milder in Brittany and the South, where Marseille will reach 14°C and Nice 15°C.
Tuesday: sun in the South, gray in the North
For the last day of 2024, the weather will remain calm but gray for the northern two-thirds of the country. The South, and particularly the areas of the Loirewill benefit from generous sunshine at Saint-Etienne and other towns in the department.
Morning fogs may make roads slippery in the East. Temperatures will vary from 5°C in the Paris Basin to 15°C in the South.
Wednesday: a big gust of wind expected
The start of 2025 could mark a meteorological turning point. Wednesday afternoona first big gust of wind is expected in the Loire.
The sky will gradually become cloudy in the South-West and North-East, with showers in the evening. Disturbances will be caused by a disrupted flow from the British Isles, bringing a notable change in weather. Great sunshine in Saint-Etienne.
Thursday: Widespread rain and snow at low altitudes
Thursday morning, the rain will reach almost the entire country, sparing only the extreme South-East, between Nice and Bourg-Saint-Maurice. In the evening, cooler temperatures may cause snow at low altitude in the East, as well as sleet in the Ardennes and Lorraine. Same for the Loire department.
Temperatures will range between 5 and 15°C in the afternoon, depending on the region.
Friday: temperature drop
Gray weather and showers will continue to dominate. However, some clearings could appear in cities like Lille, Amiens and Rouen. Elsewhere, the sky will remain overcast, with possible showers or simply very gloomy weather. Rain in Saint-Etienne and other towns in the Loire.
Temperatures will drop, with 3°C in the North-East against 16°C in the South-West.
A disrupted end of vacation
After a calm and gray start to the week, the weather for the second part of the Christmas holidays promises to be more dynamic and disrupted. The big gale expected on Wednesday will mark a turning point, while temperatures below seasonal averages will remind us that winter is well established. Be careful, especially on the roads, where fog and showers could complicate travel.