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Bouches-du-Rhône Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Bouches-du-Rhône, France in October.

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Marseille Aix en Provence Arles La Ciotat

Are you planning a trip a to the Bouches-du-Rhône, France in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the Bouches-du-Rhône in October

The Bouches-du-Rhône, France is a region in France. October in the Bouches-du-Rhône generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is pleasant in La Ciotat at 20°C (68°F) and warm in Istres at 22°C (72°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Istres and 15°C (59°F) in La Ciotat.

To explore the conditions in the Bouches-du-Rhône, France in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Istres with an average of 85 mm (3.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Arles with 97 mm (3.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Marseille typically sees 188 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

Explore the Bouches-du-Rhône by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Bouches-du-Rhône — and find the best time to visit. (based on Marseille)

January12°C (54°F) February14°C (57°F) March18°C (64°F) April20°C (68°F) May25°C (77°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September27°C (81°F) October22°C (72°F) November16°C (61°F) December13°C (55°F)
Best Time to Visit the Bouches-du-Rhône →

Best Places to Visit in the Bouches-du-Rhône in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Bouches-du-Rhône.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Bouches-du-Rhône

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in the Bouches-du-Rhône, France?

Temperature range in the Bouches-du-Rhône (October)

Precipitation variation in the Bouches-du-Rhône (October)

Marseille

In October Marseille generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
22°C (72°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
260 hours
188 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Marseille →

Aix en Provence

In October Aix en Provence generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
21°C (70°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
187 hours
153 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
unpleasant
Climate in Aix en Provence →

Arles

In October Arles generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
22°C (72°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
244 hours
169 hours
151 hours
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Arles →

La Ciotat

In October La Ciotat generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
263 hours
193 hours
151 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
unpleasant
Climate in La Ciotat →

Istres

In October Istres generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
22°C (72°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
260 hours
188 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Istres →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Bouches-du-Rhône, in France.

Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Bouches-du-Rhône in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Marseille 22°C (72°F) 12°C (54°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Aix en Provence 21°C (70°F) 11°C (52°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Arles 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
La Ciotat 20°C (68°F) 15°C (59°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Istres 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Martigues 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)

The Bouches-du-Rhône weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Bouches-du-Rhône, France in October?

Expect perfect weather across the Bouches-du-Rhône, France in October. The popular destination of Marseille averages 22°C (72°F) by day and 12°C (54°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Bouches-du-Rhône, France in October?

Average temperatures in the Bouches-du-Rhône, France during October range from a nighttime low near 12°C (54°F) to a daytime high around 22°C (72°F) in Marseille.

Does the Bouches-du-Rhône, France get a lot of rain in October?

Not particularly. Marseille averages just 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain in October, making it a mostly dry month for the Bouches-du-Rhône, France.

Is October a Good Time to Visit the Bouches-du-Rhône, France?

We believe that October is one of the best times to visit the Bouches-du-Rhône, France with overall perfect weather in Marseille.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Marseille. In contrast, January and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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