Normandy · AutumnMonth summary
Normandy weather in October
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
10°C – 17°C
🌧 Rainy days
41% of days
☀️ Sunshine
7.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (7.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Normandy in October?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Not the best window: 41% rain risk and 7.3h of sunshine. July is much safer.
By trip type
Normandy in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in October
🎯 Quiet uncrowded beaches — ideal for coastal walks Autumn marks the end of peak season in Normandy. Temperatures drop (17°C) and rain returns (41% of days). Expect rain on 41% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (7.9/10) is significantly better if possible.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 3°C | 9°C | 45% | 2.5 | 4.2h | 3.5/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 4°C | 10°C | 40% | 2.0 | 6.2h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 5°C | 12°C | 44% | 1.9 | 8.6h | 4.8/10 |
| ⛅ April | 6°C | 14°C | 35% | 1.7 | 11.6h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ May | 9°C | 17°C | 38% | 2.1 | 12.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 12°C | 20°C | 41% | 2.3 | 12.5h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 14°C | 22°C | 33% | 1.6 | 12.7h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 14°C | 23°C | 33% | 1.7 | 11.7h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 13°C | 20°C | 39% | 2.0 | 10.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 10°C | 17°C | 41% | 2.4 | 7.3h | 6.7/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 7°C | 12°C | 44% | 2.6 | 5.6h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 5°C | 10°C | 43% | 2.7 | 4.4h | 4.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In October, Normandy averages 17°C, 41% rainy days and 7.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.7/10.
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Comparison
October vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 7.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +5°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -8%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +5.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Normandy in October
Is October a good time to visit Normandy?
October is an acceptable time for Normandy (score 6.7/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (7.9/10) if possible.
What to do in Normandy in October?
With 17°C max and 7.3h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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