Weather: has Indian summer arrived in Paris?

Bright sunshine and rising temperatures: after a few weeks of cold weather, the heat seems to be back in Paris. Can we speak of an Indian summer in France?

The start ofautumn has been marked by cold weather and (a lot of) rain: September saw lower-than-average temperatures, andHurricane Kirk put France on alert. And yet, for several days now, temperatures have been rising again.

After a chaotic start to autumn, the weather seems to have changed abruptly. While the rain persists in places, we're still enjoying very mild temperatures: 18, 20, and even 26°C in the South of France. Enough to make us want to get out our swimsuits again!

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With the return of fine weather, after this period of cold, can we speak of anIndian summer? Météo France explains what's behind this expression, often used in autumn.

" The term 'Indian summer', which refers to a particular period of fine weather in Canada between October and November, is improperly used in France to define a situation of fine weather in autumn ," explains the institution from the outset.

In Canada, Indian summer means a period of sunshine and mild temperatures, following a period of frost. For a week or so, temperatures can exceed 18°C, even though they were closer to 0°C the days before. A situation we're all too familiar with in France.

However, Météo France insists that we cannot technically speak of an Indian summer on our side of the ocean. In fact, Indian summer describes a phenomenon specific to the continental climate of North America. In France, however, our climate is much more moderate, and we don't experience the same extremes of temperature as in Canada. As a result, our frosts are less severe, and temperature rises are less marked. " Climatic variability is simply weaker here than in North America, and an 'Indian summer'-type situation using the North American definition is therefore unlikely ," concludes Météo France.

Although the scientific term "Indian summer" might not be appropriate in France, that doesn't mean we can't enjoy these fine days. Here are a few suggestions for fun and relaxation over the next few days.

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Weather: has Indian summer arrived in Paris?

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