Loire Valley weather in October (Loire, France)

How does the October weather in Loire Valley compare to other months? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for October in Loire Valley includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 18°C. At night, they generally drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Loire Valley in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 120 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Loire Valley climate page with graphs.

 

Loire Valley, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Sunshine 120 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Where to go in France in October

Find out more about the weather in France and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Loire Valley, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Loire Valley.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to France? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in France. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.