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Rhône-Alps Weather in October

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

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Lyon Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Tignes Les Deux Alpes

Planning a trip to the Rhône-Alps, France this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Rhône-Alps in October

The Rhône-Alps, France is a region in France. The Rhône-Alps, France has a wide variety of climate types. During October, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Val dʼIsère at 7°C (45°F) to pleasant in Rochegude at 21°C (70°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C (52°F) in Rochegude and -1°C (30°F) in Val dʼIsère.

To explore the conditions in the Rhône-Alps, France in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Feurs with an average of 85 mm (3.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Joyeuse with 198 mm (7.8 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Lyon as an example - it receives around 130 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore the Rhône-Alps by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Rhône-Alps — and find the best time to visit. (based on Lyon)

January8°C (46°F) February10°C (50°F) March14°C (57°F) April18°C (64°F) May22°C (72°F) This monthJune26°C (79°F) July28°C (82°F) August28°C (82°F) September23°C (73°F) October18°C (64°F) November12°C (54°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Rhône-Alps in October

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

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 Rhône-Alps

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

Temperature range in the Rhône-Alps (October)

Precipitation variation in the Rhône-Alps (October)

Lyon

In October Lyon generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°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)
18°C (64°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
130 hours
75 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Lyon →

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

In October Chamonix-Mont-Blanc generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
190 hours
160 hours
100 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc →

Tignes

In October Tignes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
8°C (46°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
190 hours
160 hours
100 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tignes →

Les Deux Alpes

In October Les Deux Alpes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
0°C (32°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
193 hours
139 hours
85 hours
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Les Deux Alpes →

Les Menuires

In October Les Menuires generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
10°C (50°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
178 hours
122 hours
70 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Rhône-Alps, in France.

Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Rhône-Alps in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lyon 18°C (64°F) 9°C (48°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc 10°C (50°F) -1°C (30°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Tignes 8°C (46°F) -2°C (28°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Les Deux Alpes 11°C (52°F) 0°C (32°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Les Menuires 10°C (50°F) -1°C (30°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Val Thorens 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)

The Rhône-Alps weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Rhône-Alps, France in October?

Expect tolerable weather across the Rhône-Alps, France in October. The popular destination of Lyon averages 18°C (64°F) by day and 9°C (48°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Rhône-Alps, France in October?

Daytime temperatures in Lyon peak at roughly 18°C (64°F) in October, dropping to about 9°C (48°F) overnight.

Does the Rhône-Alps, France get a lot of rain in October?

Lyon typically receives notable rainfall in October, about 104 mm (4.1 in) on average across the Rhône-Alps, France.

Is October a Good Time to Visit the Rhône-Alps, France?

In our opinion, October is a good time to visit the Rhône-Alps, France with overall tolerable weather in Lyon. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Lyon. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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