October · France
Best time to visit Rennes in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Rennes in October
Average temperature 15°C, 79 mm of rain, about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
6.4/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 79 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 1
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
October in Rennes scores 6.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 15°C, 79 mm of rain, and roughly 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Rennes mixes Breton half-timbered houses, a parliament square and one of France's liveliest student scenes.
October in Rennes — middling scores, decent value
October averages 15°C (58°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 79 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.6 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.4/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 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 low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 3.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Rennes in October?
- In October, Rennes averages 15°C, 79 mm of rain, and about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.4/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Rennes?
- October earns a 6.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Rennes in October?
- Expect about 79 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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