Visit Paris in October? Score 6.0/10 [2026]

Month summary

Paris weather in October

⚠️ Fair

🌡️ Temperature min / max

50°F – 61°F

🌧 Rainy days

40% of days

☀️ Sunshine

7.0h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Autumn

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

6.0/10

📅 📅 Best month

July (8.3/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Paris 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 : ████░░░░░░ 40%

🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 61°F

☀️ Sunshine : █████░░░░░ 7.0h/d

Our take: October in Paris brings that crisp, quintessential autumn feel—think 10–16°C with golden leaves and cozy café vibes. You'll need layers and an umbrella since rain hits about 40% of days, though you'll still catch around 7 hours of sun daily. Perfect if you love fall colors and fewer crowds, but pack accordingly for the damp chill.

By trip type

Paris in October by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder

Local context

What to expect in October

Autumn marks the end of peak season in Paris. Temperatures drop (16°F) and rain returns (40% of days). Expect rain on 40% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (8.3/10) is significantly better if possible.

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Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
🌦️ January	36°F	45°F	41%	0.1in	2.6h	2.5/10
🌦️ February	37°F	50°F	39%	0.1in	5.1h	4.1/10
🌦️ March	39°F	54°F	42%	0.1in	8.0h	4.7/10
⛅ April	43°F	59°F	34%	0.1in	11.4h	7.0/10
🌤️ May	50°F	66°F	41%	0.1in	11.9h	7.2/10
🌤️ June	57°F	73°F	40%	0.1in	13.0h	7.9/10
🌤️ July	59°F	77°F	31%	0.1in	12.8h	8.3/10
🌤️ August	59°F	77°F	31%	0.1in	11.8h	8.2/10
🌤️ September	55°F	72°F	32%	0.1in	10.1h	7.6/10
🌦️ October	50°F	61°F	40%	0.1in	7.0h	6.0/10
🌦️ November	43°F	52°F	43%	0.1in	4.7h	4.1/10
🌦️ December	37°F	48°F	42%	0.1in	2.7h	3.1/10

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, Paris averages 61°F, 40% rainy days and 7.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.0/10. See methodology →

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