Weather in France in October
October in France is cool outdoor weather: usable if you dress for it, not a beach brief.
A country pin in October is a warning: one region of France will not match another. Use a city page if you already know where you are going. Compared with July and January, October sits in the middle of France's year.
- Average temp
- 13°C
10–17°C
- Rainfall
- 55 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
What to expect
Daytime
Cool days in France: a jumper you can take off, a shell in the bag. Walking is fine. Lingering outside without a layer is optimism.
Mornings and evenings are colder than the postcard. Pack for both, especially if you leave the built-up centre.
Rain
October is a wetter month in France. Showers are part of the deal, not a spoiled surprise.
Waterproof shoes matter more than a rain plan for a beach, especially if a beach is not why you came. Build indoor hours into the afternoon.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in France
Featured stays on trip1. Dates are a starting point for October.
Average weather in France
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Similar weather in October
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FAQs about France
Climate averages for France, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit France is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
August is the hottest month, with an average around 21°C.
May is the wettest month, with about 75 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
