Drôme Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Drôme, France in October.

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Valence Montélimar Bourg-lès-Valence Pierrelatte

Planning a journey to the Drôme, France this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Drôme in October

The Drôme, France is a region in France. October in the Drôme generally has pleasant temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are pleasant and range from 18°C (64°F) in Bourg-de-Péage to 20°C (68°F) in Pierrelatte. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C (52°F) in Pierrelatte and 9°C (48°F) in Bourg-de-Péage.

For specific regional insights in the Drôme, France, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Bourg-de-Péage with an average of 102 mm (4 in) to high rainfall in Montélimar with 122 mm (4.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is moderately available across various locations. In Valence, you can expect around 154 hours of sunlight in October, which gives a pleasant combination of sun and shade. For those who want maximum sunshine, our weather planner can point you toward the sunniest places on Earth.

Explore the Drôme by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Drôme — and find the best time to visit. (based on Valence)

January8°C (46°F) February10°C (50°F) March14°C (57°F) April18°C (64°F) May22°C (72°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September24°C (75°F) October18°C (64°F) November12°C (54°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit the Drôme →

Best Places to Visit in the Drôme in October

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

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 Drôme

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

Temperature range in the Drôme (October)

Precipitation variation in the Drôme (October)

Valence

In October Valence generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
18°C (64°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
222 hours
154 hours
111 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
poor
Climate in Valence →

Montélimar

In October Montélimar generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
20°C (68°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
222 hours
154 hours
111 hours
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
128 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Montélimar →

Bourg-lès-Valence

In October Bourg-lès-Valence generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
18°C (64°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
222 hours
154 hours
111 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
poor
Climate in Bourg-lès-Valence →

Pierrelatte

In October Pierrelatte generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
20°C (68°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
222 hours
154 hours
111 hours
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Pierrelatte →

Bourg-de-Péage

In October Bourg-de-Péage generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
18°C (64°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
193 hours
139 hours
85 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
102 mm (4 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
poor
Climate in Bourg-de-Péage →

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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Drôme in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Valence 18°C (64°F) 9°C (48°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Montélimar 20°C (68°F) 10°C (50°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Bourg-lès-Valence 18°C (64°F) 9°C (48°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Pierrelatte 20°C (68°F) 11°C (52°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Bourg-de-Péage 18°C (64°F) 9°C (48°F) 102 mm (4 in)

The Drôme weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Drôme, France in October?

In October, the Drôme, France generally has tolerable weather conditions. Valence sees daytime temperatures near 18°C (64°F), with nights cooling to roughly 9°C (48°F).

What is the average temperature in the Drôme, France in October?

Valence averages a daytime maximum of 18°C (64°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 9°C (48°F).

Does the Drôme, France get a lot of rain in October?

Valence typically receives notable rainfall in October, about 107 mm (4.2 in) on average across the Drôme, France.

Is October a Good Time to Visit the Drôme, France?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Valence, October might be a good time to visit the Drôme, France.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Valence. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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