Weather
A yellow heatwave warning remains in place today. Fine with a gentle coastal breeze. Daytime temperatures are forecast to reach between 30 and 32°C in the Alpes-Maritimes and up to 36°C in the Var, with nighttime temperatures not dropping below 20°C, especially along the Mediterranean coast. The heat is expected to intensify over the weekend, possibly bringing isolated thunderstorms in mountainous areas.
Forecasters predict more widespread heat from Sunday onwards. The heatwave is likely to continue into next week, but experts say it’s too early to determine how long it will last or how intense it will become.
Sunrise 06.27am
Sunset 08.44pm
Weather elsewhere
London 25° sunny.
Paris 28° sunny.
Dublin 21° sunny intervals.
Beach weather
Sunny and hot beach conditions over the coming days. Air temperatures will reach around 31°C today in Cannes, rising to 32°C over the weekend, while Nice will see highs of 30°C today, climbing to 34°C by Sunday. Sea temperatures are warm around 24–25°C. The UV index is very high, peaking between 8 and 9, so sun protection is essential.
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