France weather in October
Are you planning a trip to France in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in France in October?
France offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In October, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to warm, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
During the day the temperature is cold in Val dʼIsère at 7°C and warm in Saint-Étienne-du-Grès at 22°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Saint-Étienne-du-Grès and -1°C in Val dʼIsère.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in La Romieu with an average of 60 mm to heavy rainfall in Sumène with 212 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 126 hours of sunlight expected in Paris. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
For a closer look at October's conditions in France, see the map below. For a more detailed look at France's yearly weather, check out our France climate page.
Where to go in France in October
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Average weather in Paris
In October Paris generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Cannes
In October Cannes generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Nice
In October Nice generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Lyon
In October Lyon generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
In October Chamonix-Mont-Blanc generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is October the best time to visit France?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Paris, October might be a good time to visit France. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Paris. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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