Farewell to a decidedly mild autumn! Starting next week, a cold snap is set to sweep across France, with a fairly radical change expected in Paris. Over the next few days, the ambient 16°C will give way to a cooler atmosphere, in perfect harmony with the arrival of Christmas, illuminated shop windows and festivemarkets. But should we be preparing to sledge down the snowy slopes of the Butte Montmartre, as we did in winter 2021? Let’s take a look at the weather developments expected over the next week in Paris and the Île-de-France region.
Cold snap in Paris! Wind, snow, plummeting temperatures… We tell you all
A clear cold snap is forecast, with temperatures dropping by around ten degrees in the capital. After an exceptionally mild start to the month, the second half of November promises to be quite different: the situation will literally turn upside down. By next week, temperatures could fall well below seasonal normals, and the first frosts (or even snow) are expected in several French regions. But what about Paris and the Île-de-France region?
Gusts of cold wind are expected, and memories of a November 14, 1919 snowfall of 20 centimeters in Paris…
Starting this Tuesday, November 18, the change will be felt: morning temperatures will drop from 15°C to 3°C. In the afternoon, the usual 17, 18 or even 20°C will give way to values close to 7°C, as forecast for this Thursday, November 20, 2025. For the time being, no snowfall is forecast, but the arrival of gusts of cold wind from Sunday November 23 (with peaks of 45 km/h throughout the week) will reinforce the wintry feeling. The cold is here to stay, but one question remains: will snow soon be making a comeback in the capital? When will the City of Light don its long white coat? In any case, let’s make the most of the last few days of mild weather on this Friday, November 14. And let’s not forget that on this very day, November 14 1919, a thick layer of snow (20 to 25 centimetres ) covered the streets of Paris…