Rhône-Alps weather in October
Are you planning a trip to Rhône-Alps in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Rhône-Alps in October?
Rhône-Alps is a region in France. Rhône-Alps 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.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Val dʼIsère at 7°C to pleasant in Rochegude at 21°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C in Rochegude and -1°C in Val dʼIsère.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Feurs with an average of 85 mm to heavy rainfall in Joyeuse with 198 mm. The city Lyon usually sees around 130 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
For specific regional insights in Rhône-Alps for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Rhône-Alps climate page.
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Popular destinations in Rhône-Alps
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Average weather in Lyon
In October Lyon generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
In October Chamonix-Mont-Blanc generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Tignes
In October Tignes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Les Deux Alpes
In October Les Deux Alpes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Les Menuires
In October Les Menuires generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Rhône-Alps?
In our opinion, October is a good time to visit Rhône-Alps 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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