Today’s weather: Sunshine followed by rain in Paris, clear skies in the south

Paris: Sunshine during the day, rain at 9:00 p.m.

The day in Paris will start with thin clouds and a temperature of 10°C at 6:00 a.m. The forecast calls for sunshine with a passing shower, with a 50% chance of precipitation. Temperatures will range from a low of 10°C to a high of 18°C.

At 3:00 p.m., skies will be cloudy, with a temperature of 18°C and a 40% chance of precipitation. Rain is forecast at 9:00 p.m., with 1.0 mm expected, a temperature of 16°C and a 40% chance of precipitation. An umbrella is optional during the day, but may be useful in the evening.

Lille, Lyon and Marseille: Sunshine in the south

In Lille, skies will be sunny before becoming cloudy, with temperatures ranging from 8°C to 18°C. The chance of precipitation is 30%, with 0 mm expected over the day. At 3:00 p.m., skies will be cloudy and the temperature will be 18°C.

In Lyon, sunny conditions are forecast, with temperatures ranging from 10°C to 19°C and just a 10% chance of precipitation. Skies will be clear at 3:00 p.m., with a temperature of 19°C. Marseille will also be sunny, with temperatures ranging from 14°C to 23°C and a 10% chance of precipitation. At 3:00 p.m., temperatures are expected to reach 23°C under clear skies.

Air quality and practical daily indexes

Air quality is rated good in Paris, Lille, Lyon and Marseille for the day. It is excellent at 3:00 p.m. in Paris, Lyon and Marseille, and at 6:00 p.m. in Paris and Lille.

The activity index is excellent in all four cities, as is the driving index. For clothing, the index recommends wearing layers in Paris, Lille and Lyon, and long sleeves in Marseille. In Paris, the skin-care index indicates slightly dry skin and recommends using a moisturizer.