Pontarlier weather in October (Franche-Comté, France)

What does the weather outlook for Pontarlier look like in October? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In October, Pontarlier typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 14°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Pontarlier in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 135 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 14 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 112 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Pontarlier, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 135 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 112 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 37% *  

Data from: Payerne, Switzerland (46 KM, 28 Miles).

Where to go in France in October

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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