In Paris, the thermometer still reads 28°C at 11 p.m… For the past few days, café terraces have been packed, shaded parks and the banks of the Seine have been swarming with people, and ice cream shops have been constantly busy. The reason:the heat wave, with temperatures well above 30°C .
Heading toward a record-breaking high temperature for the month of May?
A so-called heatwave threshold has been reached, to such an extent that Météo France is even referring to a “heatwave” starting this Monday, May 25. This Monday in Paris, temperatures will reach 33°C in the capital in the afternoon, with a heat index of 37°C under the sun, as reported by La Chaîne Météo. It will be even worse this Tuesday, May 26, 2026, with an additional degree, reaching 34°C, with a heat index of 39°C. It should be noted that the all-time record high temperature for the month of May was set on May 29, 1944, at 34.8°C, according to sources at Le Parisien. The record could possibly be broken this Tuesday, May 26, 2026—stay tuned…
34°C, feeling like 39°C, and possibly an early heatwave?
And due to this heatwave, Météo France is even talking about a possible heatwave on the horizon. It’s worth noting that the earliest date for a heatwave ever recorded was in 2022, on June 16 to be exact. So, will France break the record this year? In any case, while this quintessentially summery weather is a welcome relief, temperatures will gradually drop throughout the week, reaching 27° on Sunday, May 31, Mother’s Day. On Wednesday, June 3, La Chaine Météo is even forecasting a return to cooler weather, with 19°C and a few showers. So let’s make the most of this pleasant weather, which gives the streets of Paris a gentle holiday vibe, day and night.