Weather in October in France
Considering a trip to France this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
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.
Temperatures
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.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of France, check out the map below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
The city Paris usually sees around 126 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For a more detailed look at France's conditions throughout the year, check out our France climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in France?
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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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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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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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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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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