French Riviera

French Riviera Weather in October

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

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Cannes Nice Saint-Tropez Antibes

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

What to Expect in the French Riviera in October

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are pleasant and range from 18°C (64°F) in Menton to 21°C (70°F) in Saint-Tropez. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Saint-Tropez and 14°C (57°F) in Menton.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Saint-Tropez with an average of 107 mm (4.2 in) to high rainfall in Grasse with 129 mm (5.1 in).

Average sunshine

October brings good sunshine to many areas. Cannes sees around 199 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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Best Places to Visit in the French Riviera in October

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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 French Riviera

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

Temperature range in the French Riviera (October)

Precipitation variation in the French Riviera (October)

Cannes

In October Cannes generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant 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)
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
226 hours
199 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Cannes →

Nice

In October Nice generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
226 hours
199 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Nice →

Saint-Tropez

In October Saint-Tropez generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°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)
21°C (70°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
320 hours
250 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Saint-Tropez →

Antibes

In October Antibes generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant 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)
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
226 hours
199 hours
156 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Antibes →

Saint-Raphaël

In October Saint-Raphaël generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant 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)
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
235 hours
172 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Saint-Raphaël →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the French Riviera, in France.

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cannes 20°C (68°F) 14°C (57°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Nice 19°C (66°F) 13°C (55°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Saint-Tropez 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Antibes 20°C (68°F) 14°C (57°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Saint-Raphaël 20°C (68°F) 14°C (57°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Menton 18°C (64°F) 14°C (57°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)

The French Riviera weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the French Riviera, France in October?

Expect pleasant weather across the French Riviera, France in October. The popular destination of Cannes averages 20°C (68°F) by day and 14°C (57°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the French Riviera, France in October?

Average temperatures in the French Riviera, France during October range from a nighttime low near 14°C (57°F) to a daytime high around 20°C (68°F) in Cannes.

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

Cannes typically receives notable rainfall in October, about 117 mm (4.6 in) on average across the French Riviera, France.

Is October a Good Time to Visit the French Riviera, France?

In our opinion, October is a good time to visit the French Riviera, France with overall pleasant weather in Cannes. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Cannes. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be unpleasant.

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