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Weather in October in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Considering a trip to Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in October?

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur is a region in France. Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In October, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to warm, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Le Monêtier-les-Bains at 9°C to warm in Saint-Étienne-du-Grès at 22°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Saint-Étienne-du-Grès and -2°C in Le Monêtier-les-Bains.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Rognac with an average of 84 mm to heavy rainfall in Potelières with 174 mm.

Average sunshine

The city Cannes usually sees around 199 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur climate page.

Where to go in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in October

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur?

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.

Cannes
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24°C 
18°C 
226 hours 
80 mm 
6 days 
20°C 
14°C 
199 hours 
117 mm 
8 days 
16°C 
10°C 
156 hours 
135 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Cannes

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.

Nice
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23°C 
17°C 
226 hours 
82 mm 
7 days 
19°C 
13°C 
199 hours 
117 mm 
9 days 
15°C 
9°C 
156 hours 
137 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Nice

Marseille

In October Marseille generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Marseille
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27°C 
16°C 
260 hours 
79 mm 
7 days 
22°C 
12°C 
188 hours 
85 mm 
9 days 
16°C 
7°C 
155 hours 
92 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Marseille

Sainte-Maxime

In October Sainte-Maxime 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.

Sainte-Maxime
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25°C 
18°C 
320 hours 
72 mm 
6 days 
21°C 
15°C 
250 hours 
107 mm 
8 days 
17°C 
11°C 
205 hours 
122 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Sainte-Maxime

Avignon

In October Avignon generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Avignon
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27°C 
15°C 
260 hours 
96 mm 
7 days 
22°C 
11°C 
188 hours 
98 mm 
9 days 
16°C 
7°C 
153 hours 
101 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Avignon

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, in France.

Is October the best time to visit Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Cannes, October might be a good time to visit Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Cannes. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

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