The weather in Paris and Île-de-France is calming down a little after Storm Austen, but there’s no putting the umbrella away just yet for the weekend of October 24 and 25, 2026. From Paris (75) to Seine-Saint-Denis (93), and from Yvelines (78) to Seine-et-Marne (77), expect showers followed by steady rain on Saturday, then a sunnier Sunday with brisk westerly winds and highs of around 16°C.
Before that, the region is in for a turbulent Friday, with the entire area under an orange alert. Here’s a look at the end of the storm, followed by the forecast day by day, based on the latest updates from Météo-France and Météo Paris, issued this Friday, October 23.
Austen intensified overnight. In its 6 a.m. bulletin on Friday, Météo-France extended the orange alert for high winds to Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne, Seine-et-Marne and Essonne. Yvelines and Val-d'Oise had already been under the alert since Thursday. In total, 23 departments are affected, from Brittany to Hauts-de-France.
In Île-de-France, the strongest winds are expected from late morning to mid-afternoon, with gusts of 90 to 100 km/h. The wind is then expected to ease in the evening. Conditions will calm overnight from Friday to Saturday as the storm moves towards the Benelux countries and then northern Germany.
The effects are already being felt. Parks, gardens and cemeteries are closed in Paris and many municipalities across the Île-de-France region. Rail services are also affected: lines in Normandy are at a standstill, and several RER and Transilien lines are suspended. Further west, around 161,000 households were without electricity on Friday morning, according to ICI. Until 4 p.m., avoid wooded areas and keep away from trees, and keep an eye on the weather alert map for Paris.
Saturday dawns with the feel of the morning after a storm. A few showers linger through the morning under overcast skies, with temperatures around 8°C at daybreak. The wind dies down, but only for a few hours.
Things take a turn for the worse. Météo-France is forecasting rain in the afternoon, with around 6 mm in Paris. Météo Paris expects a very active front to arrive later, toward the end of the day, bringing 10 to 15 mm. Temperatures will peak at around 15 to 16°C, slightly below seasonal averages. As night falls, southwesterly winds will pick up again, with gusts of 55 to 60 km/h.
For those who need to travel by train, SNCF Réseau expects services to resume towards Normandy on Saturday afternoon. Check your journey on SNCF Connect or on the Transilien website before setting off.
Sunday looks set to be the weekend’s pleasant surprise. The last showers will pass at dawn or during the morning (Météo-France forecasts around 4 mm), then the sun will take over. Météo Paris is forecasting dry, bright weather for the afternoon.
Temperatures will start at between 10 and 12°C, rising to 16°C. Westerly winds will remain strong, with gusts of 60 to 65 km/h in the morning, before easing in the afternoon, according to Météo-France. Another very deep low will pass off the coast of Scotland, but according to Météo Paris, France will remain well away from its centre. Nothing like Austen: just a typical autumn gale.
A little consolation for this windy weekend: we gain an extra hour of sleep. The switch to winter time occurs in the night from Saturday, October 24 to Sunday, October 25: at 3:00 a.m. it will be 2:00 a.m. It will get dark much earlier from Sunday evening onward. To understand it all, here’s the latest on the end of daylight saving time in 2026.
With weather this capricious, people are opting for sheltered outings and postponing walks and picnics. This weekend, contemporary art takes center stage with Art Basel Paris at the Grand Palais (8th arrondissement), running through Sunday, October 25. Our weekend guide for October 23–25 gathers exhibitions, performances, and smart tips.
On Saturday, however, it is best to plan ahead when getting around Paris. The demonstration means that more than 30 metro stations will be closed, along with some cultural venues, such as the Picasso Museum. The curfew also remains in effect at night around République and Les Halles, until 6 a.m. on Monday, October 26.
Autumn half-term is in full swing. With the kids, we’re drawing from our family-friendly picks for the weekend of October 24 and 25, from our ideas for rainy days, or from the region’s indoor playgrounds. For a warm break, the Thermes d'Enghien-les-Bains (95) open their doors for free this October 24 and 25, with registration required.
On Sunday, the NFL Paris Game at the Stade de France (93) is drawing crowds to Saint-Denis, so pack a windbreaker for the wait outside the stadium. For the metro and RER, check the maintenance work and service disruptions from October 19 to 25 before setting off.
The All Saints’ Week could turn out quieter. Météo Paris is forecasting at least a temporary return of the anticyclone, with rainfall far less frequent, even if the outlook for late October remains uncertain. These forecasts could still change by Saturday.
For hourly updates, visit the Météo-France Paris weather page and the weather alert map, updated twice a day. You can also check our Paris weather forecast for today and tomorrow every day.
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