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Visit Normandy
in October?

Tough conditions in October. Consider July if possible.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 49.18°N 0.37°W
63°FMax temperature
41%Rainy days
7.3hSunshine / day

Normandy weather in October

⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
50°F – 63°F
🌧 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)

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.

🌧 Rain : ████░░░░░░ 41%
🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 63°F
☀️ Sunshine : █████░░░░░ 7.3h/d

Our take: Not the best window: 41% rain risk and 7.3h of sunshine. July is much safer.

Normandy in October by trip type

What to expect in October

Autumn marks the end of peak season in Normandy. Temperatures drop (17°F) 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.

All months for Normandy

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
🌦️ January37°F48°F45%0.1in4.2h3.5/10
🌦️ February39°F50°F40%0.1in6.2h4.2/10
🌦️ March41°F54°F44%0.1in8.6h4.8/10
⛅ April43°F57°F35%0.1in11.6h7.0/10
⛅ May48°F63°F38%0.1in12.6h7.1/10
🌤️ June54°F68°F41%0.1in12.5h7.4/10
🌤️ July57°F72°F33%0.1in12.7h7.9/10
🌤️ August57°F73°F33%0.1in11.7h7.9/10
🌤️ September55°F68°F39%0.1in10.0h7.2/10
🌦️ October50°F63°F41%0.1in7.3h6.7/10
🌦️ November45°F54°F44%0.1in5.6h4.2/10
🌦️ December41°F50°F43%0.1in4.4h4.0/10
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 63°F, 41% rainy days and 7.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.7/10. See methodology →

October vs July (best month)

The best month is July (score 7.9/10). Difference:

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 63°F max and 7.3h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.

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