France registered its hottest-ever days on June 24 and June 25 this year – with a national average of 30 C (86 F) – as well as record heat at night and peak temperatures that soared well above 40 C (104 F) in many places.
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July 23, 2026France registered its hottest-ever days on June 24 and June 25 this year – with a national average of 30 C (86 F) – as well as record heat at night and peak temperatures that soared well above 40 C (104 F) in many places.