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Weather in Paris and Île-de-France today, this Thursday January 29, 2026, and tomorrow

What’s the weather like right now in Paris and Île-de-France? Check the forecast daily before planning your activities. Rain or snow, sunshine or clouds—whether it’s cold or warm, good weather or bad—the city is yours to enjoy! Here’s your weather update for Paris and Île-de-France for Thursday January 29, 2026
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Heatwave: what does the term "tropical night" mean and how to cope in Paris?

Rising summer temperatures are turning Parisian nights into "tropical" furnaces. In the capital, urbanization amplifies the heat. How can we cope?
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Heatwave: Paris parks and gardens open all night to beat the heat

During the summer months in Paris, the opening hours of many parks and gardens are extended until midnight. This system is in place every summer, and is particularly useful during heatwaves. At the same time, 140 green spaces remain accessible 24 hours a day all year round, offering residents night-time refuges to cool off even outside the extended opening hours.
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Heatwave in Paris and Ile-de-France: the region is under orange alert this Tuesday

According to the latest bulletin from Météo France, the Île-de-France region, and therefore Paris, are under a "vigilance orange" (orange alert) this Tuesday, with temperatures expected to reach almost 35 degrees.
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Weather in Paris: a new heat peak by the end of the week

This summer, the weather in Paris is fluctuating between heatwaves and thunderstorms. This week of August 4, a new heat peak is expected between now and the weekend in Paris and the Île-de-France region, with temperatures approaching 30°C.
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Canicule, a new heat wave for the July 14th weekend in France and Paris?

Just as France is beginning to breathe a sigh of relief after an exceptional heatwave, according to the latest forecasts, a new heatwave could arrive as early as the July 14 weekend. Temperatures could once again exceed 35 to 40°C, particularly in the north, central France and the Île-de-France region, coinciding with the start of the summer vacations.
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Heatwave: where to find cool rooms in Paris?

To cope with the particularly high temperatures, Parisians are looking for a little coolness, and the capital has set aside cool rooms to take refuge from the sun, in addition to parks and swimming pools open at night.
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Heatwave in Paris: the top of the Eiffel Tower temporarily closed due to high temperatures

When the mercury rises in Paris, even the Eiffel Tower takes a break! Due to the exceptional heatwave that has placed the Île-de-France region on red alert, the summit of the Iron Lady is temporarily closing its doors on Tuesday, July 1 and Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
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Heatwave: schools closed and classes suspended in Yvelines and Ile-de-France this Tuesday

Faced with the exceptional red heatwave vigilance episode this Tuesday, July 1, 2025, many schools in the Île-de-France region, particularly in Yvelines, are suspending classes or closing altogether. The French Ministry of Education lists nearly 1,350 schools affected by partial or total closures.
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Heatwave in Paris: where can you find islands of coolness to keep the heat off?

As the heatwave settles over parts of France, Paris activates its network of "îlots de fraîcheur" (cool islands). Museums, libraries, parks, swimming pools and even churches: over 1,400 locations have been mobilized to protect residents from the heat, starting this Thursday, June 19.
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Heatwave in Paris and the Île-de-France region: up to 37°C expected this weekend, felt at 40°.

Beware, temperatures continue to rise! Starting this Saturday, June 21, 2025, the capital and the whole of the Île-de-France region are set to experience an episode of intense heat, with temperatures soaring to 37°C. Under clear skies, this first heatwave of the summer promises to be brief, but significant, with tropical nights and an expected pollution peak.
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Heatwave in Paris and the Île-de-France region: what to do in the heat?

In this very sunny period, a new heatwave is hitting the Paris region. While the sight of fine weather may be delightful, the rising temperatures do entail risks for our health. Here are the recommendations and advice to follow in hot weather.
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Peak heat: metro, RER, streetcar... air-conditioned transport lines for cool travel

Travelling on public transport can be difficult in these hot weather conditions. To help you travel more comfortably, here's a summary of the metro, RER and streetcar lines that are air-conditioned.
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Free bathing on the Canal Saint-Martin returns for summer 2025

Free bathing in Paris's Canal Saint-Martin? It's possible again. Put on your swimsuit or shorts and cool off for free from July 5 to August 31, 2025.
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Myths and truths about what attracts mosquitoes: infallible advice to protect yourself

With the heatwave, mosquitoes are proliferating all over the country and leaving us no respite. What really attracts them, and how can we scare them away or protect ourselves? We take a look at our recommendations.
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Paris 50 degrees: a full-scale exercise in the 13th and 19th arrondissements, this Friday

Paris under 50°: that's the climate challenge the City of Paris is preparing for. On October 13, 2023, the capital will be staging a full-scale crisis exercise to deal with the future heatwaves that await us. So, what exactly is involved?
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Weather: Paris breaks record for hottest month of the year in September

It's hot, very hot in Paris for September. According to Météo France, the last record heat in the capital in September was in 2021, and the previous record dates back to the post-war years!
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Heatwave: Paris activates level 3 of the Heatwave Plan

The heatwave is taking hold in Paris at the beginning of September. In response to the extreme heat, the City of Paris has triggered level 3 of the heatwave alert plan, effective this September 8, 2023. We take stock of the situation.
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Heatwave at work: what are your rights in hot weather?

Faced with the heatwave raging in France, with 49 departments classified as "orange" and 4 as "red" this Tuesday, it's vital to know your rights at work, as well as employers' obligations in terms of employee health and safety.