Cool
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
France in October
Weather score33Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 84mm, so some wet days are possible.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
16°C
Rain
84mm
Sun
4.8h
Sea
10°C
Weather score
33
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 84mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 10°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare France with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October16°C average high
October is close to France's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October84mm average rain
October is wetter than France's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October4.8 hours average sun
October is below France's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October10°C average sea
October sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 11°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October33 weather score
October scores below France's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
