Weather in October in The French Riviera
Thinking about venturing to the French Riviera this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in the French Riviera in October?
The French Riviera 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 in Menton to 21°C in Saint-Tropez. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C in Saint-Tropez and 14°C in Menton.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Saint-Tropez with an average of 107 mm to high rainfall in Grasse with 129 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Cannes enjoys close to 199 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a closer look at October's conditions in the French Riviera, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the French Riviera's yearly weather, check out our the French Riviera climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in the French Riviera?
Cannes
In October Cannes generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Nice
In October Nice generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Saint-Tropez
In October Saint-Tropez generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Antibes
In October Antibes generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Saint-Raphaël
In October Saint-Raphaël generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the French Riviera, in France.
Is October the best time to visit the French Riviera?
In our opinion, October is a good time to visit the French Riviera 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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