Poitou-Charentes Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Poitou-Charentes, France in October.

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Royan Saint-Palais-sur-Mer La Palmyre Ronce-les-Bains

Planning a getaway to the Poitou-Charentes, France this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Poitou-Charentes in October

The Poitou-Charentes, France is a region in France. October in the Poitou-Charentes generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from mild in Cerizay at 18°C (64°F) to pleasant in La Barde at 20°C (68°F). At night it cools down to 10°C (50°F) in La Barde and 9°C (48°F) in Cerizay.

To explore the conditions in the Poitou-Charentes, France in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Glénouze with an average of 70 mm (2.8 in) to high rainfall in Les Portes with 108 mm (4.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Royan receives about 138 hours of sunlight in October, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in the Poitou-Charentes in October

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

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 Poitou-Charentes

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

Temperature range in the Poitou-Charentes (October)

Precipitation variation in the Poitou-Charentes (October)

Royan

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

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
20°C (68°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
212 hours
138 hours
91 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Royan →

Saint-Palais-sur-Mer

In October Saint-Palais-sur-Mer generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
20°C (68°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
212 hours
138 hours
91 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer →

La Palmyre

In October La Palmyre generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
20°C (68°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
212 hours
138 hours
91 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in La Palmyre →

Ronce-les-Bains

In October Ronce-les-Bains generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
212 hours
138 hours
91 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Ronce-les-Bains →

Vaux-sur-Mer

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

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
20°C (68°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
212 hours
138 hours
91 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Vaux-sur-Mer →

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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Poitou-Charentes in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Royan 20°C (68°F) 11°C (52°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Saint-Palais-sur-Mer 20°C (68°F) 11°C (52°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
La Palmyre 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Ronce-les-Bains 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Vaux-sur-Mer 20°C (68°F) 11°C (52°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Poitiers 18°C (64°F) 9°C (48°F) 75 mm (3 in)

The Poitou-Charentes weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Poitou-Charentes, France in October?

the Poitou-Charentes, France typically experiences perfect weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Royan average around 20°C (68°F), and temperatures drop to about 11°C (52°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Poitou-Charentes, France in October?

Royan averages a daytime maximum of 20°C (68°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 11°C (52°F).

Does the Poitou-Charentes, France get a lot of rain in October?

Not particularly. Royan averages just 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain in October, making it a mostly dry month for the Poitou-Charentes, France.

Is October a Good Time to Visit the Poitou-Charentes, France?

We believe that October is one of the best times to visit the Poitou-Charentes, France with overall perfect weather in Royan. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit the Poitou-Charentes, France is in May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Royan. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

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