The Loire weather in October
Planning a journey to the Loire this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in the Loire in October?
The Loire is a region in France. October in the Loire generally has moderate temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C and nighttime temperatures around 7°C in Saint-Étienne.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Loire Valley with an average of 73 mm to high rainfall in Saint-Chamond with 102 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 133 hours of sunlight expected in Saint-Étienne. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
For specific regional insights in the Loire for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our the Loire climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 3 most popular destinations in the Loire?
Saint-Étienne
In October Saint-Étienne generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Saint-Chamond
In October Saint-Chamond generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Loire Valley
In October Loire Valley generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is October the best time to visit the Loire?
In our opinion, October is a good time to visit the Loire with overall tolerable weather in Saint-Étienne. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit the Loire is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Saint-Étienne. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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