October · France
Best time to visit Dijon in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Dijon in October
Average temperature 14°C, 115 mm of rain, about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
5.6/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 115 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 2
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
October in Dijon scores 5.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 115 mm of rain, and roughly 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Dijon's ducal palaces, mustard shops and the Burgundy vineyards make it the region's elegant capital.
October in Dijon — workable with trade-offs
Temperatures hover around 14°C (56°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
115 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 5.6/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 9.4/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Dijon — 3.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Dijon in October?
- In October, Dijon averages 14°C, 115 mm of rain, and about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.6/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Dijon?
- October earns a 5.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Dijon in October?
- Expect about 115 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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