Facts checked against live data · 12 Sept 2026

Less good

France in October: Weather, Crowds & What's On

What October is actually like in France — average highs and lows, how much rain to expect, public holidays that fill trains and hotels, and verified places to go.

Average high
19°C
Average low
8°C
Rainfall
99mm

Where this month sits in the year

The 6th warmest month of France's year. The wettest month — 12% of the year's rain falls now.

Public holidays in October

No public holidays this month, so domestic crowds stay closer to normal.

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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Lyon, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.

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