Is October good time for France?

October is the ideal time to experience the stunning fall colors in France. The vineyards, mountains and gardens will be beautiful - you won't want to put your camera down! The temperatures are becoming cooler at this time of year, but are still comfortable if you're wearing a jacket.



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We typically start to have more rainy days and cooler temperatures in France by October. In Paris and Northern France, you may expect temperatures of between 7-18°C (45-64°F), mostly in the middle of that range. The winds on the Atlantic coast can also bring cooler weather, with averages of 11-18°C (52-64°F).

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You should pack an umbrella for your holiday to Paris in October as the city has an average rainfall of 25mm spread over 13 days of the month. Humidity is around 79% and rarely drops lower than 59%. There's also less sunshine in October than last month, which has decreased to just six hours per day.

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If you're wanting to experience fewer crowds while in Paris, but don't want to give up good weather, fall is your best bet. The city experiences highs in the upper 60s during September then dips down to the lower 60s typically during October, with lows hovering between the low 50s and 40s.

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Hottest places in France in October
  • Marseille. Average temperature in October: 19°C. ...
  • Nice, Côte d'Azur. Average temperature in October: 18°C. ...
  • Montpellier, Languedoc. Average temperature in October: 18°C. ...
  • Ajaccio, Corsica. Average temperature in October: 18°C. ...
  • Avignon, Provence. ...
  • Lyon. ...
  • Bordeaux, Aquitaine. ...
  • Paris.


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The best time to book flights to France is typically in the off-season months of January, February, November, and December. Flight prices are typically cheaper during these months due to lower demand for travel.

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The weather in Paris in October is usually quite mild, and you can always expect some rain. The average temperatures in October are between 9 and 16°C (50-60 F) and it rains on 8 days. But as you probably know, 'average' doesn't really say much.

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For a great holiday in France, it is best to plan around 10 days tour. In this, you can cover many important destinations. It means you will get enough time to explore this amazing destination at a relaxed pace. In 10 days, you can spend a few days in Paris.

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It's often much cheaper to travel from May to early June and September through mid-October. The weather is still relatively warm during the shoulder season, and you'll beat the crazy summer crowds. This is when we find the best international flight deals!

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Key Takeaways
  • The late fall and winter months—from mid to late October through mid-to-late March—are often the cheapest time to fly to Europe (though fares can spike in December).
  • It's often cheaper to fly to Europe mid-week, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, in particular.


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The Arabian Gulf destinations of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Oman are amongst the sunniest places in October with 11 hours of average daily sunshine. You'll find 10 hours of sunshine in Las Vegas, and 9 hours in Sharm el Sheikh and Hurghada in Egypt.

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