French temperature records: Angoulême 37.8°C, Narbonne 37.6°C, Perpignan 37.4°C

Paris – May 28, 2026: On Thursday, May 28, 2026, new temperature records were measured in several cities in France. Angoulême reached 37.8°C, Narbonne 37.6°C, and Perpignan 37.4°C. This is the first time France has exceeded 37°C in May.

The highest temperatures measured significantly surpassed the previous records for May. Angoulême broke the old record of 30.0°C from May 9, 2026, by 7.8°C. Narbonne’s previous highest temperature was also 30.0°C on May 9, 2026, exceeded this time by 7.6°C. Perpignan broke the old record of 24.1°C from May 11, 2026, by 13.3°C.

These unusually high temperatures have been confirmed by the French meteorological agency (Météo-France). The agency warned that such extreme temperatures could pose health risks, especially for the elderly, people with chronic illnesses, and children. It is advised to stay in the shade and maintain adequate hydration during the hottest periods of the day, especially between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m.

The current weather in Angoulême, Narbonne, and Perpignan remains hot. Angoulême is sunny with a current temperature of 34°C; Narbonne is also sunny with a temperature of 33°C; Perpignan is at 35°C. All three cities have currently issued heat warnings.

This heatwave is part of the recent global warming trend in recent years. Experts warn of the long-term impacts of climate change, emphasizing the need to take measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to prevent such extreme weather events from becoming frequent in the future.

Affected regions are advised to schedule outdoor activities during the cooler morning and evening hours and to avoid outdoor activities during the hottest periods, preferring to stay indoors with air conditioning. Those doing physical labor and athletes are particularly vulnerable to heatstroke and should take extra care.

Authorities will continue to monitor the situation and provide the public with updates. Citizens are advised to pay attention to local weather warnings and recommendations issued by relevant agencies to reduce health risks.

These events highlight the urgency of addressing climate change and preparing for extreme weather conditions in the future.