The North of France has a changeable temperate climate with warm summers, cold winters and steady rainfall throughout the year.
The coastal region of West France has higher rainfall than the East of the country, with warm summers and mild winters due to its oceanic climate.
The high altitude of The Alps mountain region causes heavy snowfall for around 6 months of the year until late spring, with temperatures similar to polar regions.
The Southeast of France has a Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot, dry weather in the summer and mild temperatures in the winter.
The inland region of France is described as continental and features cold, snowy winters and hot summers with frequent rain storms.
Paris sits at the same latitude as Newfoundland, Canada, but enjoys a much milder climate. This is due to the Gulf Stream, a warm Atlantic current, and the North Atlantic Drift, which continues the current to Northern Europe.
