Vallon-Pont-dʼArc weather in October (Rhône-Alps, France)

Can you expect sunny skies in Vallon-Pont-dʼArc in October? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In October, the weather in Vallon-Pont-dʼArc generally includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 20°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 10°C.

Precipitation

Vallon-Pont-dʼArc in October usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 166 mm for the month. Experience the peak rainfall in this month, with heavy showers being the norm. A poncho is essential to stay dry and comfortable. Expect around 10 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 154 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days May and June typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Vallon-Pont-dʼArc climate page with graphs.

 

Vallon-Pont-dʼArc, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 166 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 154 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Montélimar, France (32 KM, 20 Miles).

Where to go in France in October

Find out more about the weather in France and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Vallon-Pont-dʼArc, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Camping

6/10

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