Écrins National Park Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Écrins National Park, France in October.

Thinking about venturing to the Écrins National Park, France this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Écrins National Park in October

The Écrins National Park, France is a region in France. October in the Écrins National Park generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 9°C (48°F) in Puy-Saint-Vincent to 11°C (52°F) in Orcières. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in Orcières and -2°C (28°F) in Puy-Saint-Vincent.

For specific regional insights in the Écrins National Park, France, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Les Vigneaux with an average of 106 mm (4.2 in) to high snow/rainfall in Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans with 116 mm (4.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Puy-Saint-Vincent gets approximately 139 hours of sunlight in October, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore the Écrins National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Écrins National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Puy-Saint-Vincent)

Best Places to Visit in the Écrins National Park in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Écrins National Park.

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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 Écrins National Park

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in the Écrins National Park, France?

Temperature range in the Écrins National Park (October)

Precipitation variation in the Écrins National Park (October)

Puy-Saint-Vincent

In October Puy-Saint-Vincent generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

September
October
November
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly sun hours
193 hours
139 hours
85 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions

Orcières

In October Orcières generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

September
October
November
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
1°C (34°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
193 hours
139 hours
85 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
127 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions

La Grave

In October La Grave generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

September
October
November
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
10°C (50°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
193 hours
139 hours
85 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions

Vallouise-Pelvoux

In October Vallouise-Pelvoux generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

September
October
November
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly sun hours
193 hours
139 hours
85 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions

Les Vigneaux

In October Les Vigneaux generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

September
October
November
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
128 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions

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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Écrins National Park in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puy-Saint-Vincent 9°C (48°F) -2°C (28°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Orcières 11°C (52°F) 1°C (34°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
La Grave 10°C (50°F) -1°C (30°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Vallouise-Pelvoux 9°C (48°F) -2°C (28°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Les Vigneaux 9°C (48°F) -2°C (28°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Freissinières 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)

The Écrins National Park weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Écrins National Park, France in October?

October in the Écrins National Park, France brings poor weather. In Puy-Saint-Vincent, daytime temperatures are typically around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows hover near -2°C (28°F).

What is the average temperature in the Écrins National Park, France in October?

Average temperatures in the Écrins National Park, France during October range from a nighttime low near -2°C (28°F) to a daytime high around 9°C (48°F) in Puy-Saint-Vincent.

Does the Écrins National Park, France get a lot of snow/rain in October?

Yes, October tends to be a wetter month in the Écrins National Park, France. Average snow/rainfall in Puy-Saint-Vincent sits around 107 mm (4.2 in).

Is October a Good Time to Visit the Écrins National Park, France?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Puy-Saint-Vincent, October may not be the ideal time to visit the Écrins National Park, France.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Puy-Saint-Vincent. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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