October · France
Best time to visit Paris in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Paris in October
Average temperature 14°C, 85 mm of rain, about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
7.4/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 85 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 18
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
October in Paris scores 7.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 85 mm of rain, and roughly 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Paris rewards unhurried days: market mornings, museum afternoons, and long café evenings unfold best in the gentler light of spring and early autumn.
October holds up well in Paris — 8th best month
October averages 14°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 85 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.8 hours of daylight.
It scores 7.4/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 8.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? August scores 1.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Paris in October?
- In October, Paris averages 14°C, 85 mm of rain, and about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.4/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Paris?
- October earns a 7.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Paris in October?
- Expect about 85 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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