End of Heatwave Brings Rain to Brittany, But High Temperatures Linger Across France
Brittany will soon see rain as the heatwave ends, but high temperatures persist across France.
Key Points
- • Heatwave in France ending with cooling temperatures arriving.
- • Brittany expects rain and cooler weather starting Saturday evening.
- • Daytime temperatures remain high, especially in the south and southeast regions.
- • New heatwave forecast possible around July 14 due to Sahara air return.
As of July 3, 2025, the intense heatwave affecting France is coming to an end, yet elevated temperatures persist in many regions. The Brittany region prepares for a rainy disturbance set to arrive Saturday evening, juxtaposed with ongoing hot weather in southern France.
Despite the decline of the heatwave, daytime temperatures are projected to remain high, reaching 30-34°C in areas such as the southwest and Rhône Valley, with the southeast facing extreme temperatures nearing 40°C. Notably, cooler nighttime temperatures have returned, dipping below 20°C in numerous regions, offering some relief to residents who endured oppressive heat during the previous weeks.
A weather disturbance, anticipated to begin Saturday, will initially bring thickening clouds and eventually rain, accumulating between 3-8 mm across Brittany. This front will push through overnight into Sunday, with northwest winds of 40-50 km/h forecasted, leading to a noticeably cooler feel. Following this rainy spell, conditions are expected to stabilize with a return to warmer, anticyclonic weather mid-next week, although another possible heatwave could occur around July 14, as warm air from the Sahara is projected to return, requiring close monitoring of the forecast.
"A considerable cooling is expected to start on Sunday as an oceanic air mass arrives, affecting the entire country," reports from La Chaîne Météo suggest, indicating a significant shift from the recent sweltering heat conditions.