Les Houches weather in October (Rhône-Alps, France)

How does the weather in Les Houches usually fare in October? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

During October, Les Houches usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 10°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -1°C.

Precipitation

Les Houches in October usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. This month sees the least rain, offering perfect conditions for outdoor adventures. Enjoy clear skies and make the most of the dry weather. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

Average sunshine

With about 160 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Les Houches. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Les Houches, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 121 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 160 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (6 KM, 4 Miles).

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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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