Poitiers weather in October (Poitou-Charentes, France)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Poitiers during October? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Poitiers includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 18°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Poitiers in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 149 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Poitiers, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 149 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 45%  

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 Poitiers, 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 Poitiers.

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